- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albemarle, NC
Stanly Academy Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Stanly Academy Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370432003008
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanly Academy Learning Center earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Albemarle · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 13
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Stanly Academy Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Albemarle, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432003008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Stanly Academy Learning Center shrank from 16 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-31.3%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370432003008 · Albemarle, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 81.3% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Stanly Academy Learning Center shrank from 16 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-31.3%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stanly Academy Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school 13
Stanly Academy Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Stanly Academy Learning Center reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanly Academy Learning Center compares
Stanly Academy Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 13 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 253.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 461.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
African American 46.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Stanly Academy Learning Center is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanly Academy Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Stanly Academy Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Albemarle
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Stanly Academy Learning Center
How many students attend Stanly Academy Learning Center?
Stanly Academy Learning Center has 13 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albemarle, NC. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 5.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanly Academy Learning Center?
81.3% of students at Stanly Academy Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanly Academy Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Stanly Academy Learning Center is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Albemarle, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanly Academy Learning Center?
Stanly Academy Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Stanly Academy Learning Center rank among high schools in Albemarle?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanly Academy Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Albemarle, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albemarle on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Stanly Academy Learning Center, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.