Serving 98 students in grades 6-8, High School Ahead Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
57%
25%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend High School Ahead Academy?
98 students attend High School Ahead Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of High School Ahead Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School Ahead Academy?
High School Ahead Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does High School Ahead Academy offer ?
High School Ahead Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is High School Ahead Academy part of?
High School Ahead Academy is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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