Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Star 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Star Academy's student population of 31 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
31 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Star 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 Star Academy is 0.49, 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
#2603 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-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 Star Academy's ranking?
Star Academy is ranked #2603 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Star Academy often compared to?
Star Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harnett Central High School, Triton High 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Star Academy?
The graduation rate of Star Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Star Academy?
31 students attend Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Star Academy students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Star Academy?
Star Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Star Academy offer ?
Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Star Academy part of?
Star Academy is part of Harnett County Schools.
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