Serving 37 students in grades 6-12, Main Street 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Main Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Main Street Academy's student population of 37 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Main Street 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 Main Street 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
68%
25%
White
5%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)11-19%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Main Street Academy's ranking?
Main Street Academy is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Main Street Academy often compared to?
Main Street Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kingswood School, The Downtown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Main Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Main Street Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Main Street Academy?
37 students attend Main Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Main Street Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street Academy?
Main Street Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Main Street Academy offer ?
Main Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Main Street Academy part of?
Main Street Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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