Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Partnership Academy ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Partnership Academy's student population of 40 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
40 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A posse ad esse, from Possibility to Actuality
School Rankings
Partnership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Partnership Academy is 0.74, which is more 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
#1303 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Partnership Academy's ranking?
Partnership Academy is ranked #1303 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Partnership Academy often compared to?
Partnership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Orange High School, Cedar Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Partnership Academy?
The graduation rate of Partnership Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Partnership Academy?
40 students attend Partnership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Partnership Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Partnership Academy?
Partnership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Partnership Academy offer ?
Partnership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Partnership Academy part of?
Partnership Academy is part of Orange County Schools.
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