How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cape Fear High | Howard Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Fayetteville, NC |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.8% | 81.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cape Fear High | Howard Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,982 | $12,982 |
| District | Cumberland County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cape Fear High | Howard Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.1% | 0.0% |
| African American | 26.8% | 37.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 25.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 25.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cape Fear High | Howard Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 378.8:1 | 8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.4% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 99 | 39 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.