Central Carolina Academy serves 272 students in grades 6-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 6-10
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Carolina Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Central Carolina Academy's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Carolina Academy is 0.49, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Carolina Academy?
272 students attend Central Carolina Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Central Carolina Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Carolina Academy?
Central Carolina Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Carolina Academy offer ?
Central Carolina Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Central Carolina Academy part of?
Central Carolina Academy is part of Central Carolina Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Central Carolina Academy located?
Central Carolina Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Sanford, NC.
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