Sparc Academy serves 134 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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 Kindergarten-8
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
98%
25%
White
1%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sparc Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sparc Academy?
134 students attend Sparc Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sparc Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparc Academy?
Sparc Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sparc Academy offer ?
Sparc Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sparc Academy part of?
Sparc Academy is part of Sparc Academy School District.
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