Serving 11 students in grades 8-12, Stanly Academy Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). 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 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanly Academy Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Stanly Academy Learning Center's student population of 11 students has declined by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stanly Academy Learning Center is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
18%
25%
White
46%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
27%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)50-54%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stanly Academy Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Stanly Academy Learning Center is 50-54%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Stanly Academy Learning Center?
11 students attend Stanly Academy Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Stanly Academy Learning Center students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanly Academy Learning Center?
Stanly Academy Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stanly Academy Learning Center offer ?
Stanly Academy Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stanly Academy Learning Center part of?
Stanly Academy Learning Center is part of Stanly County Schools School District.
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