Serving 862 students in grades Kindergarten-10, American Leadership Academy-coastal 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Leadership Academy-coastal's student population of 862 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
American Leadership Academy-coastal 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 American Leadership Academy-coastal is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
4%
25%
White
81%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
16%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Leadership Academy-coastal's ranking?
American Leadership Academy-coastal is ranked #1167 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are American Leadership Academy-coastal often compared to?
American Leadership Academy-coastalis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Fear Center For Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend American Leadership Academy-coastal?
862 students attend American Leadership Academy-coastal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of American Leadership Academy-coastal students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Leadership Academy-coastal?
American Leadership Academy-coastal has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does American Leadership Academy-coastal offer ?
American Leadership Academy-coastal offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is American Leadership Academy-coastal part of?
American Leadership Academy-coastal is part of American Leadership Academy-Coastal School District.
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