Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valor Preparatory Academy 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 is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valor Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Valor Preparatory Academy's student population of 608 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valor Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valor Preparatory Academy is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1771 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
53%
24%
White
17%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valor Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Valor Preparatory Academy is ranked #1771 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valor Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Valor Preparatory Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Valor Preparatory Academy?
608 students attend Valor Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Valor Preparatory Academy students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valor Preparatory Academy?
Valor Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valor Preparatory Academy offer ?
Valor Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valor Preparatory Academy part of?
Valor Preparatory Academy is part of Valor Preparatory Academy School District.
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