Yancey County Learning Academy (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Yancey County Learning Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(10-11)
≥50%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yancey County Learning 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥50%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yancey County Learning 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
n/a
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
What grades does Yancey County Learning Academy offer ?
Yancey County Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yancey County Learning Academy part of?
Yancey County Learning Academy is part of Yancey County Schools School District.

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