Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Faith Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faith Academy Charter School's student population of 601 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faith Academy Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faith Academy Charter School is 0.19, 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
#800 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
90%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faith Academy Charter School's ranking?
Faith Academy Charter School is ranked #800 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Faith Academy Charter School?
601 students attend Faith Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Faith Academy Charter School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faith Academy Charter School?
Faith Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Faith Academy Charter School offer ?
Faith Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Faith Academy Charter School part of?
Faith Academy Charter School is part of Faith Academy School District.
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