Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake Forest 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Forest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Forest Academy's student population of 45 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Academy is 0.67, 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
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
47%
24%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Forest Academy's ranking?
Lake Forest Academy is ranked #2508 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Academy?
45 students attend Lake Forest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lake Forest Academy students are Black, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Forest Academy?
Lake Forest Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Academy offer ?
Lake Forest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Forest Academy part of?
Lake Forest Academy is part of New Hanover County Schools.
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