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What advice would you give to incoming students at American Leadership Academy - Johnston?
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Enrollment
2,082
Combined
STATE 731
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - JOHNSTON·NCES 370047703615
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
3770 US-70 BUS, Clayton, NC 27520 · (984) 302-3630 · Johnston County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED41-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,082 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
92 FTE teachers
STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
868 students
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 148 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 152 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 169 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 178 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 175 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 168 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 193 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 197 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 207 | 10% |
| Grade 9 | 185 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 154 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 109 | 5% |
| Grade 12 | 47 | 2% |
This year's kindergarten class (148) is 29% smaller than its 8th grade class (207).
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,082 | 91.7 | 22.7:1 | 42% (868) |
| 2023-24 | 1,865 | 85.2 | 21.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,740 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for American Leadership Academy - Johnston.
About American Leadership Academy - Johnston
American Leadership Academy - Johnston is a large school serving multiple grade levels in North Carolina, located in Clayton. The school runs kindergarten through 12 and enrolls 2,082 students. Combined schools in North Carolina have about 731 students on average; enrollment here is 185% higher.
American Leadership Academy - Johnston is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.
The share of White students at American Leadership Academy - Johnston is 52%, a majority. The school is also 21% Hispanic, 16% Black, and 9% multiracial. That is lower than the 64% White share among all Johnston County residents. A diversity index of 65% means there is a 65% chance two randomly chosen students at American Leadership Academy - Johnston are from different groups.
For every teacher at American Leadership Academy - Johnston, there are about 22.7 students; the school has 91.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for combined schools in North Carolina, 16.1:1, is lower. There are 868 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 42% of enrollment. Compared with the 95% average for public schools in Johnston County, the school's rate is lower.
In Johnston County, home to about 234,263 people, the median household earns about $83,384 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 29% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Public schools in Johnston County number 52, with about 41,004 students.
Measured in a straight line, Wilson's Mills Elementary is about 2.3 miles from American Leadership Academy - Johnston. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Fringe. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.
The discussion board for American Leadership Academy - Johnston is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Johnston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
234,263
Census ACS
Median income
$83,384
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
52
41,004 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Clayton
- Clayton HighHigh · 1,929 students
- Cleveland HighHigh · 1,889 students
- River Dell ElementaryElementary · 981 students
- Riverwood MiddleMiddle · 902 students
- Cleveland ElementaryElementary · 851 students
- West Clayton ElementaryElementary · 742 students
Nearby schools
- Wilson's Mills Elementary2.3 mi · 496
- Smithfield Middle3.8 mi · 573
- JCPS Virtual Academy3.8 mi · 203
- West Smithfield Elementary4.3 mi · 494
- Smithfield-Selma High4.3 mi · 1,548
- Neuse Charter School4.3 mi · 925
Frequently asked questions
About American Leadership Academy - JohnstonHow many students attend American Leadership Academy - Johnston?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston enrolls approximately 2,082 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does American Leadership Academy - Johnston serve?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston serves grades KG-12.
How many teachers does American Leadership Academy - Johnston have?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston employs 92 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.
What is the student diversity at American Leadership Academy - Johnston?
Student demographics at American Leadership Academy - Johnston are roughly 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 16% Black, 2% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees American Leadership Academy - Johnston?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston is overseen by American Leadership Academy - Johnston in Johnston County.
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