American Leadership Academy-Coastal

Wilmington, North Carolina — 1 schools

777
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,484
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Leadership Academy-Coastal operates 1 public schools serving 777 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,002 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in New Hanover County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,484 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.2% local, 62.9% state, and 6.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 11/100, ranked #281 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 16.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.1% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% African American across the district's schools.

American Leadership Academy-Coastal accounts for 100.0% of all American Leadership Academy-Coastal student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means American Leadership Academy-Coastal-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

American Leadership Academy-Coastal chronic absenteeism rate is 16.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within American Leadership Academy-Coastal is typically wider than the American Leadership Academy-Coastal-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.8%
Federal
62.9%
State
30.2%
Local

Funding Equity

11
Equity Score
281 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in New Hanover County county, where this district is located.

$1,144
Studio/mo
$1,513
1 BR/mo
$1,659
2 BR/mo
$2,178
3 BR/mo
$2,319
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in American Leadership Academy-Coastal.

White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 6.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in American Leadership Academy-Coastal

School Enrollment
American Leadership Academy-Coastal
Charter
1,002

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American Leadership Academy-Coastal?

American Leadership Academy-Coastal has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 777 students.

How much does American Leadership Academy-Coastal spend per student?

American Leadership Academy-Coastal spends $10,484 per student. The district has an equity score of 11/100, ranking #281 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near American Leadership Academy-Coastal?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in New Hanover County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of American Leadership Academy-Coastal?

American Leadership Academy-Coastal students are 79.1% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Leadership Academy-Coastal?

American Leadership Academy-Coastal has an equity score of 11/100, ranking #281 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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