Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Dare Learning 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Dare Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Dare Learning Academy's student population of 20 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
Dare Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dare Learning Academy is 0.34, 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
#1469 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Dare Learning Academy is ranked #1469 out of 2,617 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dare Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Dare Learning Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dare Learning Academy?
20 students attend Dare Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dare Learning Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dare Learning Academy?
Dare Learning Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dare Learning Academy offer ?
Dare Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dare Learning Academy part of?
Dare Learning Academy is part of Dare County Schools School District.
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