Serving 116 students in grades 6-12, Thomas 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (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
Thomas Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Thomas Academy's student population of 116 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas 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 Thomas Academy is 0.70, which is equal to 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
34%
25%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Thomas Academy's ranking?
Thomas 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 Thomas Academy?
The graduation rate of Thomas Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Thomas Academy?
116 students attend Thomas Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Thomas Academy students are White, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Academy?
Thomas Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Academy offer ?
Thomas Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thomas Academy part of?
Thomas Academy is part of Thomas Academy School District.
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