Serving 1,116 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Falls Lake Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls Lake Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Falls Lake Academy's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Rankings
Falls Lake Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls Lake Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)67%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
10%
25%
White
71%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls Lake Academy's ranking?
Falls Lake Academy is ranked #470 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Falls Lake Academy often compared to?
Falls Lake Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Energy Elementary School, Oxford Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls Lake Academy?
The graduation rate of Falls Lake Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Falls Lake Academy?
1,116 students attend Falls Lake Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Falls Lake Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls Lake Academy?
Falls Lake Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Falls Lake Academy offer ?
Falls Lake Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falls Lake Academy part of?
Falls Lake Academy is part of Falls Lake Academy School District.
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