Serving 890 students in grades Kindergarten-12, College Prep And Leadership 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Prep And Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
College Prep And Leadership Academy's student population of 890 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
890 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
College Prep And Leadership 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 College Prep And Leadership Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
15:1
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
88%
24%
White
1%
42%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Prep And Leadership Academy's ranking?
College Prep And Leadership Academy is ranked #2377 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of College Prep And Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of College Prep And Leadership Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend College Prep And Leadership Academy?
890 students attend College Prep And Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of College Prep And Leadership Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Prep And Leadership Academy?
College Prep And Leadership Academy has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does College Prep And Leadership Academy offer ?
College Prep And Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is College Prep And Leadership Academy part of?
College Prep And Leadership Academy is part of The College Preparatory And Leadership A School District.
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