Enrollment
536
High
STATE 761
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRAL CAROLINA ACADEMY·NCES 370047803616
Central Carolina Academy
1801 Douglas Drive, Sanford, NC 27330 · (984) 977-9455 · Lee County
GRADES 06–12HIGH32-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL536 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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
15.4:1
35 FTE teachers
STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
142 students
STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 117 | 22% |
| Grade 7 | 93 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 99 | 18% |
| Grade 9 | 80 | 15% |
| Grade 10 | 83 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 38 | 7% |
| Grade 12 | 26 | 5% |
Student demographics
47%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
Schools most like Central Carolina Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Carolina Academy this school | 536 | 26.5% | N/A |
| First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills | 874 | 27.2% | 71.9% |
| Dixon High Holly Ridge | 1,085 | 30.9% | 58.8% |
| Agriculture and Science Early College Olin | 255 | 26.3% | 86.0% |
| Camden County High Camden | 457 | 23.0% | 54.4% |
| Oak Grove High Winston-Salem | 992 | 34.0% | 52.9% |
Matched among North Carolina high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Central Carolina Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Lee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 536 | #336 of 598 | #4 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #82 of 473 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.1% | #375 of 474 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.5% | #490 of 527 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 536 | 34.8 | 15.4:1 | 26% (142) |
| 2023-24 | 450 | 29.2 | 15.4:1 | 35% (157) |
| 2022-23 | 272 | 17 | 16.0:1 | 24% (66) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Carolina Academy.
About Central Carolina Academy
Central Carolina Academy is a small high school in North Carolina, located in Sanford. The school had 536 students in grades 6 through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for high schools in North Carolina is about 761, so this school runs 30% smaller than that.
In federal data, the district for Central Carolina Academy is the school itself.
A majority of students at Central Carolina Academy, 70%, are White. The next largest groups are 15% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 5% Black. Central Carolina Academy has a diversity index of 47%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reported 34.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 15.4:1. The 19.6:1 average for high schools in North Carolina is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 26% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. The gap from the 95% average for public schools in Lee County is 69 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Lee County show that median household income is about $65,387, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 13%. Central Carolina Academy is one of 20 public schools in Lee County, which together enroll about 10,641 students.
The next-closest public school is BT Bullock Elementary, about 1.1 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Central Carolina Academy as Town: Distant. This is a charter school, which is a tuition-free public school operating under a charter.
The Central Carolina Academy community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
65,816
Census ACS
Median income
$65,387
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
10,641 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sanford
- Lee County HighHigh · 1,459 students
- Southern Lee High SchoolHigh · 1,180 students
- Benhaven ElementaryElementary · 1,065 students
- Highland ElementaryElementary · 854 students
- SanLee Middle SchoolMiddle · 792 students
- Highland MiddleMiddle · 762 students
Nearby schools
- BT Bullock Elementary1.1 mi · 511
- WB Wicker Elementary1.8 mi · 588
- J R Ingram Jr Elementary1.8 mi · 419
- West Lee Middle2.1 mi · 522
- Bragg Street Academy2.4 mi · 40
- Floyd L Knight Children Center2.9 mi · 95
Frequently asked questions
About Central Carolina AcademyHow large is Central Carolina Academy?
Central Carolina Academy enrolls approximately 536 students in grades 06-12.
Is Central Carolina Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Central Carolina Academy is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Central Carolina Academy have?
Central Carolina Academy employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Central Carolina Academy?
At Central Carolina Academy, the student body is approximately 70% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Central Carolina Academy?
Central Carolina Academy is overseen by Central Carolina Academy in Lee County.
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