Serving 1,170 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nc Leadership Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 1,170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nc Leadership Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nc Leadership Charter Academy's student population of 1,170 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Nc Leadership Charter 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 Nc Leadership Charter Academy is 0.44, 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
#161 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
74%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Nc Leadership Charter Academy's ranking?
Nc Leadership Charter Academy is ranked #161 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nc Leadership Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Nc Leadership Charter Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Nc Leadership Charter Academy?
1,170 students attend Nc Leadership Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Nc Leadership Charter Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nc Leadership Charter Academy?
Nc Leadership Charter Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nc Leadership Charter Academy offer ?
Nc Leadership Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nc Leadership Charter Academy part of?
Nc Leadership Charter Academy is part of Nc Leadership Charter Academy School District.
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