charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County

283 Harvey Faulk Road, Sanford, NC 27332, United States

+1 (919) 842-5411

http://www.ascendleadershipacademy.org/

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Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Overview

About This School

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is a charter school high in Sanford, North Carolina, serving 628 students in grades Grade 6-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 46 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $49,325. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 314:1. Students at the school are 55% male and 45% female. The student body is composed of 54% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% Black, 10% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

628

Total Students

Grade 6-12

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

46 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

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Mathematics0%

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School Information

School Type

charter school

Grade Levels

Grade 6-12

County

Lee County

Students per Counselor

314:1

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.1:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

314

Students per Counselor

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,325

City Avg: $48,356

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor314:1

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Student Demographics

Student Body

55.41%

Male

44.59%

Female

Total Enrollment: 628 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White54.14%

Hispanic20.54%

Asian1.27%

Black12.9%

Two or More Races10.35%

Native American0.64%

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County

Q: What is Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County?

A: Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is a high charter school located in Sanford.

Q: How many students attend Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County?

A: Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County has approximately 628 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County

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About Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County - Sanford, NC

Quick Facts about Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
School Name	Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
School Type	charter school
Grade Levels	Grade 6-12
Location	283 Harvey Faulk Road, Sanford, NC 27332, Sanford, NC
County	Lee County
Phone	+1 (919) 842-5411
Total Students	628
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	46
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County

What is Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County?

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is a high charter school located in Sanford.

How many students attend Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County?

Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County has approximately 628 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County?

The student-teacher ratio at Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County is 13:1.

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