Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Arts Based School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Arts Based School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The Arts Based School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Arts Based School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Arts Based School is 0.47, 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
#537 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
19%
25%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
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 The Arts Based School's ranking?
The Arts Based School is ranked #537 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are The Arts Based School often compared to?
The Arts Based Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Downtown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend The Arts Based School?
507 students attend The Arts Based School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of The Arts Based School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Arts Based School?
The Arts Based School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Arts Based School offer ?
The Arts Based School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Arts Based School part of?
The Arts Based School is part of Arts Based School District.
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