The North Carolina Leadership Academy

The North Carolina Leadership Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
4353 High Point Rd,  Kernersville, NC
Yorktown Neighborhood
4.1
3.5
1,123 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Fanza
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
A-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
44%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
9
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
85.7%
State Average
54.6%
Science
93.3%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
487:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
72.9%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#17 Best Public HS Teachers in North Carolina
#21 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
#36 Best Public MS Teachers in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 88 Students
Appalachian State University 84 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 79 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 74 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 62 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 61 Students
Western Carolina University 47 Students
East Carolina University 35 Students
High Point University 34 Students
Duke University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 30 Students
Business 23 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 9 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 23 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
10/27/2024
The NCLA is a really good school for sports and education. The students and teachers are all very pleasant and generally there's no bullying or anything like that. The only two major problems here is that the school is not very diverse at all and the administration can be hard to work with. There also seems to be a sort of "inner circle" where the children of teachers or parents that give a lot of money to the school are more appreciated and get picked for more awards and things like that. The school is really big on athletics and volunteering in the community. The education is top tier. At NCLA it's actually cool to be smart and the students are really competitive. Like for example if you are on grade level in math you're considered to be one of "the dumb kids." No one makes fun of you for it but it's kind of an unspoken thing. Not very bad though because it shows how good the students are when it comes to education. Despite a couple things I've enjoyed NCLA and the people there.
4.0 Senior
5/30/2024
This is a public charter school in central North Carolina. Although not very diverse it all depends on who apply to the lottery for the school to be selected. The staff is fun and has a heart for teaching. My experience since 8th grade has been very safe. They expect excellence and really try to work with the students to be well rounded. They take students on international trips during junior and senior year to see outside your community and expose you a different part of the world.
4.0 Senior
6/7/2023
The NCLA is an advanced school that I feel has helped challenge me to become stronger in multiple subjects. The teachers and other students are supportive which creates a nurturing environment. Since the school is smaller, there are also more personalized assignments and teaching. However, the extra challenge can be overwhelming until you get used to it.
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3.5 49 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/20/2025
My child recently graduated from the school. The curriculum is challenging, but the results are incredible. My child is in her first year at Carolina and she insists it's easier than high school. Some of the kids around her are struggling, but she is thriving. There is no perfect school, but I canno...
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5.0 other
2/20/2025
I graduated from the NCLA recently and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Hard work and integrity are rewarded at this school. That makes a lot of kids mad because they are not used to having to put effort into their academics. That's what makes NCLA different from a public school. Students can build rela...
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5.0 other
2/20/2025
The NCLA is a wonderful school. The teachers are kind, but are willing to push your child and holds them to high standards. I was a student there a few years ago. I met my best friends, but also a wide variety of people. I entered college feeling very prepared for the level of higher education. I pl...
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5.0 parent
2/20/2025
Four of my children attended the NCLA and all had a very positive experience. While it was academically challenging at times, I appreciated that they learned to struggle while I was around to coach them through it. They now say college work is easy!Families can be involved as much as they want to be...
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