Achievement Charter Academy

25 Buttonwood Ct.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Achievement Charter 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Achievement Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Achievement Charter Academy's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
158 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Achievement Charter 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 Achievement Charter Academy is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2329 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Achievement Charter Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Achievement Charter 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Achievement Charter 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Achievement Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Achievement Charter Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
25%
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White
67%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Achievement Charter Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Achievement Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Achievement Charter Academy's ranking?
Achievement Charter Academy is ranked #2329 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Achievement Charter Academy?
158 students attend Achievement Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Achievement Charter Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement Charter Academy?
Achievement Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Achievement Charter Academy offer ?
Achievement Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Achievement Charter Academy part of?
Achievement Charter Academy is part of Achievement Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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