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This page details a history of the Academy through the eyes of student achievement data. Our school report card does not tell the entire story of our school, and we feel the entire story paints a very different picture.
Part I: Where We Started (2006-2007)
•Under 15% of students pass EOC exams
•Attendance Rate was very low at 83%.
•No clubs, student council, yearbook or newsletter programs
•Over 44 students were suspended from school
The first year at the Academy was a rough one. The school got off to a poor start, and did a good job recovering to the level shown. In 2006-2007, the Academy was the one of the lowest performing high schools in North Carolina.
Part II: Growth Begins (2007-2008)
•33% of students passed their EOC exams
•Attendance Rate was 89%
•Yearbook, Newspaper, Clubs and Tutorials were offered for all students
•4 students were suspended out of school
Under the leadership of a new principal the school began to grow last year. This growth was the second highest in North Carolina among the sixty-four low performing schools.
Part III: The Growth Continues (2008-2009)
•This Year 55.8% of students passed their EOC exams, and 64% passed their VoCAT exams.
•Attendance rate is 96% (above GCS average)
•More clubs offered, including music and the Academy in Action News (TV Show)
•2 students suspended out of school
2008-2009 has brought continued growth among our students! Attendance gains have been the best in GCS, and EOC scores are above 50% for the first time. We are excited about this and look forward to an amazing spring. A big part of our growth has been offering students activities and extra help and building those options into the school day. Below is a graph that compares the first four years of the Academy.
Part IV: The 2009-2010 School Year
This past year the Academy reached 75% percent EOC scores which is a 39% growth over the 2008-2009 school year. Some subjects saw growth of over 100% year over year. Attendance remained high at 95% and suspensions remained low at 4. To show the amazing growth from 2008-2009 to 2009-2010 consider the graph below.
We are proud of this growth and look to continue in the 2010-2011 school year and beyond! Our goal for EOC scores in 2010-2011 school year is 80%. If you have any questions about the academy please send an email to info@academyatcentral.com.
