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Grandfather Academy (Closed 2023)

64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Grandfather 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students (19-20)
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(18-19)
≤20%
42%
(18-19)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
8%
18%
Black
(19-20)
19%
25%
White
(19-20)
54%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
19%
5%
n/a
(19-20)
≤20%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
23%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grandfather Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grandfather Academy?
The graduation rate of Grandfather Academy is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Grandfather Academy?
26 students attend Grandfather Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Grandfather Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Grandfather Academy offer ?
Grandfather Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Grandfather Academy part of?
Grandfather Academy is part of Grandfather Academy School District.

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