Lake Forest Academy

1802 S 15th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
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Bottom 50%
Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake Forest 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Forest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Lake Forest Academy's student population of 38 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
38 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Academy is 0.68, 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)
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Forest 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.
≤20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Forest 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.
<50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Forest 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
3:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
47%
25%
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White
24%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Forest Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Forest Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Forest Academy's ranking?
Lake Forest Academy is ranked #2508 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Academy?
38 students attend Lake Forest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lake Forest Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest Academy?
Lake Forest Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Academy offer ?
Lake Forest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lake Forest Academy part of?
Lake Forest Academy is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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