Connect Academy serves 312 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Connect Academy's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Connect Academy is 0.54, 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
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
17%
25%
White
65%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Connect Academy?
312 students attend Connect Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Connect Academy students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connect Academy?
Connect Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Connect Academy offer ?
Connect Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Connect Academy part of?
Connect Academy is part of Moore County Schools School District.
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