Serving 43 students in grades 6-12, Star 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower 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)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Star Academy's student population of 43 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
![This chart display total students of Star Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Star Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-7sxmpy.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Star Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Star Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-oN4Y8j.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart display the students of Star Academy by grade. This chart display the students of Star Academy by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-9jdOOS.png)
School Rankings
Star Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Star Academy is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Star Academy, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Star Academy, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-Iy4VFw.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-Kpl8pV.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-dHxpg7.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Star Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Star Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-qElBgY.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Star Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Star Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-RDWc73.png)
Asian
n/a
4%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Star Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Star Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-baTxjzl.png)
Hispanic
7%
20%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Star Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Star Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-PNpzYO.png)
Black
75%
25%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Star Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Star Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-bvoVZFE.png)
White
16%
45%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Star Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Star Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-hyK4pA.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
![This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Star Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Star Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-zTCHZy.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Star Academy. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Star Academy.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-RDWc8R.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-uv8Qrm.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Star Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Star Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-s4SnGU.png)
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-oN4Y8t.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/60000/59634/star-academy-chart-9jdOQd.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Academy's ranking?
Star Academy is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Star Academy often compared to?
Star Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Triton High School, Harnett Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Star Academy?
The graduation rate of Star Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Star Academy?
43 students attend Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Star Academy students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Academy?
Star Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Star Academy offer ?
Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Star Academy part of?
Star Academy is part of Harnett County Schools School District.
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