Serving 116 students in grades 6-12, Paul R. Brown Leadership 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy's student population of 116 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2344 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
52%
25%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy's ranking?
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is ranked #2344 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy?
116 students attend Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy?
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy offer ?
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy part of?
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is part of Paul R Brown Leadership Academy School District.
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