Central Carolina Academy

High Charter No virtual instruction Sanford, NC Grades 06–12 Town: Distant Sanford, NC SchoolScore™ C (66.3)
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Central Carolina Academy
Sanford, NC 27330
High ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ C (66.3)
536
Students
34.8
Teachers
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
(984)977-9455
Phone
http://www.centralcarolinaacademy.org/
Website

Central Carolina Academy is a public charter school administered by the Central Carolina Academy district in Sanford, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 06–12.

Key statistics: 536 students enrolled; a 15.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
536.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 31% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.42:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 21% better
Free Lunch %
26.5%
State avg: 76.6%
▼ 65% better
School Details
School Name
Central Carolina Academy
NCESSCH ID
370047803616
State School ID
NC-53D-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1801 Douglas Drive
City
Sanford
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27330
County
Lee County
Metro Area
Sanford, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
3713
State Leg. Upper
37012
State Leg. Lower
37051
Latitude
35.49555
Longitude
-79.19953
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
536
Total Students
👩‍🏫
34.8
Teachers FTE
📐
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)34.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 142 26.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Central Carolina Academy
LEAID
3700478
State LEA ID
NC-53D
Phone
(984)977-9455
Website
http://centralcarolinaacademy.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Sanford
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$3,094K
Federal Revenue
$563K
State Revenue
$1,827K
Local Revenue
$704K
Total Expenditure
$2,827K
Instruction Exp.
$1,024K
Support Services
$1,086K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Central Carolina Academy

1
BT Bullock Elementary
Sanford · Elementary
1.1 mi
2
WB Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Elementary
1.8 mi
3
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Sanford · Elementary
1.8 mi
4
West Lee Middle
Sanford · Middle
2.1 mi
5
Bragg Street Academy
Sanford · High
2.4 mi
6
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Sanford · Other
2.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central Carolina Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central Carolina Academy?
536 students are enrolled at Central Carolina Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central Carolina Academy have?
Central Carolina Academy has 34.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Central Carolina Academy serve?
Central Carolina Academy serves grades 06 through 12.
Is Central Carolina Academy a charter school?
Central Carolina Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Central Carolina Academy located in?
Central Carolina Academy is located in the Sanford, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Central Carolina Academy belong to?
Central Carolina Academy is part of the Central Carolina Academy school district.
How much does Central Carolina Academy spend per student?
The Central Carolina Academy district spends approximately $5,274,254 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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