How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | The New Dimensions School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sanford, North Carolina | Morganton, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 547 | 535 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | The New Dimensions School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,991 | $9,424 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| State Revenue | 70.9% | 70.6% |
| Local Revenue | 21.5% | 19.4% |
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
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The New Dimensions School
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | The New Dimensions School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 87.9% |
| African American | 12.9% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 33.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | The New Dimensions School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.5% | 14.6% |
School Types
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
The New Dimensions School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.