Serving 628 students in grades 6-12, Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County ranks in the top 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 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County's student population of 628 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County is 0.64, 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
#1201 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
17%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County's ranking?
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County is ranked #1201 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County?
628 students attend Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County?
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County offer ?
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County part of?
Ascend Leadership Academy Lee County is part of Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County School District.
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