Vernon Malone College and Career Academy, is one of the flagship schools of Wake County Public School System. It is an application-based early college in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
Serving 329 students in grades 9-13, Vernon Malone College And Career Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vernon Malone College and Career Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Raleigh, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 857.2 square miles. Typical travel time to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 18 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 22.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy's student population of 329 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
Graduating all students on time, college and career ready.
School Rankings
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Mascot
Silverhawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon Malone College And Career Academy's ranking?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is ranked #151 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vernon Malone College And Career Academy often compared to?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Stem Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Vernon Malone College And Career Academy?
329 students attend Vernon Malone College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vernon Malone College And Career Academy offer ?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vernon Malone College And Career Academy part of?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Vernon Malone College And Career Academy located?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 9 other public schools located in Southwest Raleigh.
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