Vance Charter School

Summary:

Vance Charter School is a public charter school located in Henderson, North Carolina, serving 954 students in grades K-12 with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, making it a standout educational institution in the region.

Vance Charter School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates ranging from 79.4% to 89.9% in mathematics and 64.9% to 74% in reading, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's science proficiency rates are also exceptional, with 86.8% and 91.8% of 5th and 8th-grade students, respectively, scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 66.2% and 70.1%. Additionally, Vance Charter School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.7 to 15.1 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. The school also boasts a more racially diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Phoenix Academy and Granville Academy, both of which are alternative schools within the Granville County Schools district.

Compared to these nearby alternative schools, Vance Charter School's academic performance is significantly stronger, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading that are substantially higher across various grade levels. This consistent academic excellence over the past three school years suggests that Vance Charter School has a sustainable model for delivering quality education to its diverse student population, setting a benchmark for other schools in the region. The school's strong performance and inclusive environment make it an attractive option for families in the Henderson area and surrounding communities.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2090 Ross Mill Road
       Henderson, NC  27537


(252) 431-0440

District: Vance Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  954

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
African American:
9.3%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vance Charter School ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vance Charter School ranks better than 93.7% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vance Charter School ranks better than 59.1% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), African American (9.3%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vance Charter School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vance Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vance Charter School 99th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Vance Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vance Charter School 50th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Vance Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vance Charter School 262nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Vance Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vance Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.62 261st 1276 79.5%
2007 85.55 88th 1293 93.2%
2008 88.64 80th 1324 94.0%
2009 87.86 76th 1354 94.4%
2010 85.68 109th 1363 92.0%
2011 83.83 140th 1381 89.9%
2012 80.31 197th 1388 85.8%
2013 74.84 300th 1403 78.6%
2014 75.32 305th 1390 78.1%
2015 69.26 431st 1440 70.1%
2016 71.33 374th 1425 73.8%
2017 64.09 508th 1429 64.5%
2018 59.09 591st 1434 58.8%
2019 83.33 190th 1473 87.1%
2021 80.70 234th 1489 84.3%
2022 93.11 76th 1514 95.0%
2023 90.03 105th 1502 93.0%
2024 91.10 99th 1505 93.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.14 562nd 1332 57.8%
2019 64.48 401st 1361 70.5%
2021 88.41 67th 1329 95.0%
2022 95.82 16th 1366 98.8%
2023 91.52 36th 1437 97.5%
2024 93.45 31st 1450 97.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.86 591st 1405 57.9%
2019 78.61 232nd 1424 83.7%
2021 79.21 237th 1440 83.5%
2022 88.79 111th 1458 92.4%
2023 87.07 120th 1459 91.8%
2024 88.19 115th 1455 92.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.76 616th 1413 56.4%
2019 84.67 166th 1430 88.4%
2021 78.50 260th 1444 82.0%
2022 93.64 56th 1464 96.2%
2023 89.57 103rd 1461 93.0%
2024 90.81 90th 1464 93.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.75 121st 924 86.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.05 755th 1178 35.9%
2019 66.96 361st 1183 69.5%
2021 61.52 420th 1172 64.2%
2022 82.53 157th 1194 86.9%
2023 79.12 194th 1183 83.6%
2024 78.93 209th 1166 82.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vance Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.92 84th 598 86.0%
2007 76.86 98th 606 83.8%
2008 81.41 80th 620 87.1%
2009 85.00 44th 630 93.0%
2010 80.83 83rd 640 87.0%
2011 79.66 93rd 648 85.6%
2012 75.73 138th 662 79.2%
2013 74.99 140th 673 79.2%
2014 62.71 211th 627 66.3%
2015 70.32 187th 705 73.5%
2016 63.65 236th 692 65.9%
2017 60.70 270th 694 61.1%
2018 63.69 249th 691 64.0%
2019 81.13 112th 737 84.8%
2021 77.59 152nd 741 79.5%
2022 91.11 57th 786 92.7%
2023 93.25 42nd 784 94.6%
2024 92.10 50th 793 93.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.96 119th 633 81.2%
2022 97.25 8th 689 98.8%
2023 97.77 10th 735 98.6%
2024 95.58 16th 743 97.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.76 271st 656 58.7%
2019 84.13 79th 684 88.5%
2021 81.77 98th 706 86.1%
2022 88.75 64th 733 91.3%
2023 91.96 42nd 731 94.3%
2024 88.88 64th 738 91.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 236th 665 64.5%
2019 74.88 146th 697 79.1%
2021 68.50 197th 711 72.3%
2022 90.76 54th 748 92.8%
2023 92.66 40th 747 94.6%
2024 92.91 41st 751 94.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.63 368th 596 38.3%
2019 67.87 189th 624 69.7%
2021 60.61 224th 632 64.6%
2022 80.79 112th 658 83.0%
2023 86.68 63rd 656 90.4%
2024 82.44 112th 652 82.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.24 292nd 594 50.8%
2022 41.45 344th 621 44.6%
2023 41.04 344th 626 45.0%
2024 55.29 262nd 640 59.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.41 273rd 424 35.6%
2021 17.85 384th 432 11.1%
2022 39.30 298th 544 45.2%
2023 39.04 328th 597 45.1%
2024 43.94 296th 613 51.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.84 224th 449 50.1%
2019 46.60 226th 475 52.4%
2021 52.91 171st 475 64.0%
2022 54.58 260th 594 56.2%
2023 42.14 336th 588 42.9%
2024 50.00 293rd 602 51.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.62 151st 463 67.4%
2019 63.65 116th 488 76.2%
2021 40.01 236th 481 50.9%
2022 29.00 422nd 585 27.9%
2023 37.47 362nd 602 39.9%
2024 56.64 236th 607 61.1%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.92 177th 430 58.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Vance Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.77 254th 427 40.5%
2019 39.08 250th 444 43.7%
2021 32.98 268th 439 39.0%
2022 25.16 422nd 534 21.0%
2023 23.92 432nd 537 19.6%
2024 40.12 343rd 553 38.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Vance Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 141 50 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2001 197 51 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 265 23 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 265 23 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 282 23 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 312 25 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2006 342 34 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2007 360 33 5 1 2 n/a n/a 3 404
2008 379 33 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 420 43 11 5 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2010 432 54 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2011 441 36 11 11 4 0 18 0 521
2012 444 45 16 14 3 0 17 0 539
2013 448 43 16 18 3 0 17 0 545
2014 444 45 16 18 4 0 14 0 541
2015 444 45 17 18 4 0 12 0 540
2016 442 47 13 21 3 0 15 0 541
2017 533 55 17 24 3 0 13 0 645
2018 598 69 19 26 2 0 16 0 730
2019 670 71 25 33 2 0 18 0 819
2020 745 87 27 36 2 1 35 0 933
2021 755 92 25 38 1 1 27 0 939
2022 767 87 20 41 2 0 33 0 950
2023 733 89 19 50 1 0 62 0 954

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vance Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 192 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 251 17.0 14.8 n/a
2002 291 23.0 12.7 0
2003 291 23.0 12.7 0
2004 309 22.0 14.0 0
2005 342 25.0 13.7 n/a
2006 383 29.0 13.2 n/a
2007 404 n/a n/a n/a
2008 420 27.0 15.6 n/a
2009 481 28.0 17.2 n/a
2010 506 38.0 13.3 10.7
2011 521 40.0 13.0 0
2012 539 38.9 13.8 15.2
2013 545 40.5 13.4 14.9
2014 541 39.9 13.5 18.7
2015 540 41.0 13.1 19.8
2016 541 41.0 13.1 21.6
2017 645 47.2 13.6 20.3
2018 730 56.3 12.9 11.4
2019 819 61.0 13.4 12.7
2020 933 62.9 14.8 n/a
2021 939 62.0 15.1 n/a
2022 950 62.5 15.1 n/a
2023 954 64.6 14.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vance Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 192 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 251 17.0 14.8 n/a
2002 291 23.0 12.7 0
2003 291 23.0 12.7 0
2004 309 22.0 14.0 0
2005 342 25.0 13.7 n/a
2006 383 29.0 13.2 n/a
2007 404 n/a n/a n/a
2008 420 27.0 15.6 n/a
2009 481 28.0 17.2 n/a
2010 506 38.0 13.3 10.7
2011 521 40.0 13.0 0
2012 539 38.9 13.8 15.2
2013 545 40.5 13.4 14.9
2014 541 39.9 13.5 18.7
2015 540 41.0 13.1 19.8
2016 541 41.0 13.1 21.6
2017 645 47.2 13.6 20.3
2018 730 56.3 12.9 11.4
2019 819 61.0 13.4 12.7
2020 933 62.9 14.8 n/a
2021 939 62.0 15.1 n/a
2022 950 62.5 15.1 n/a
2023 954 64.6 14.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vance Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.9%
Ranks 112th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 42nd of 784 Middle schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vance Charter School)94.995.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Vance Charter School)76.359.4
 16.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vance Charter School)72.377.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Vance Charter School)78.573.5
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vance Charter School)83.188.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Vance Charter School)66.273.9
 7.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Vance Charter School)84.684.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vance Charter School)61.190.8
 29.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Vance Charter School)79.264.5
 14.7%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vance Charter School)64.489.2
 24.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Vance Charter School)78.167.6
 10.5%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vance Charter School)83.689
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Vance Charter School)72.687.7
 15.1%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Vance Charter School)91.893.2
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%
End of Course Biology (Vance Charter School)65.746.9
 18.8%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Vance Charter School)74.656.1
 18.5%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Vance Charter School)35.326.2
 9.1%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Vance Charter School)49.461.4
 12%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students819954
 16.5%
African American7189
 25.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2519
 24%
Hispanic3350
 51.5%
Pacific Islander00
White670733
 9.4%
Two or More Races1862
 244.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vance Charter School

In the 2022-23 school year, 954 students attended Vance Charter School.

Yes. Vance Charter School ranks in the top 6.6% of North Carolina alternative schools.

Students at Vance Charter School are 77% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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