How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Connections Academy | Millbrook High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cary, NC | Raleigh, NC |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 8 | 2,498 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1.8:1 | 19.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.7% | 31.6% |
| 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 | Connections Academy | Millbrook High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,074 | $14,074 |
| District | Wake County Schools | Wake County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Connections Academy | Millbrook High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.5% | 47.6% |
| African American | 25.0% | 22.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5% | 22.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Connections Academy | Millbrook High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 19 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 8:1 | 356.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 33.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 123 |
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.