Serving 63 students in grades 6-12, Main Street Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Main Street Academy's student population of 63 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 466% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Rankings
Main Street Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Street Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
65%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
5%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(17-18)11-19%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Main Street Academy's ranking?
Main Street Academy is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Main Street Academy often compared to?
Main Street Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kingswood School, The Downtown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Main Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Main Street Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Main Street Academy?
63 students attend Main Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Main Street Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Main Street Academy?
Main Street Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Main Street Academy offer ?
Main Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Main Street Academy part of?
Main Street Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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