Ignite Online Academy serves 715 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ignite Online Academy's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ignite Online Academy is 0.62, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
57%
25%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ignite Online Academy?
715 students attend Ignite Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ignite Online Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignite Online Academy?
Ignite Online Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Online Academy offer ?
Ignite Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ignite Online Academy part of?
Ignite Online Academy is part of Durham Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ignite Online Academy located?
Ignite Online Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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