American Leadership Academy - Johnston serves 2,082 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,082 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Leadership Academy - Johnston's student population of 2,082 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,082 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of American Leadership Academy - Johnston is 0.66, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
16%
24%
White
52%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend American Leadership Academy - Johnston?
2,082 students attend American Leadership Academy - Johnston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of American Leadership Academy - Johnston students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Leadership Academy - Johnston?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does American Leadership Academy - Johnston offer ?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is American Leadership Academy - Johnston part of?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston is part of American Leadership Academy - Johnston School District.
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