Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kennedy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
16%
Black
(15-16)94%
26%
White
(15-16)n/a
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)40-49%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kennedy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennedy Charter?
The graduation rate of Kennedy Charter is 40-49%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kennedy Charter?
346 students attend Kennedy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kennedy Charter students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Charter?
Kennedy Charter has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennedy Charter offer ?
Kennedy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kennedy Charter part of?
Kennedy Charter is part of Kennedy Charter School District.
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