Stanly Early College High

Summary:

Stanly Early College High is a public high school in Albemarle, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a diverse student population of 188. As part of the Stanly County Schools district, this school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance, ranking among the top 10% of high schools in North Carolina.

Stanly Early College High's strong academic record is evident in its impressive test scores, with 92.6% proficiency in English II and 88.6% proficiency in Math I, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and 60th-place ranking out of 640 high schools in the state further demonstrate its excellence. Notably, the school's performance is particularly strong for male students and gifted and talented students, ranking 30th and 9th in the state, respectively, for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Stanly Early College High stands out as a high-performing institution. While other high schools in the Stanly County Schools district, such as Stanly STEM Early College, also perform well, Stanly Early College High consistently outpaces them. Additionally, the school serves a more socioeconomically diverse student population than some of its neighbors, like Albemarle High and Montgomery Learning Academy.

Detail:

Public 9-12

141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001

(704) 961-4400

District: Stanly County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,609

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

12.2%

African American:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stanly Early College High ranks better than 90.6% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Stanly County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Hispanic (12.2%), African American (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Stanly County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stanly Early College High is 23.4. 4 high schools in the Stanly County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Stanly Early College High employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stanly Early College High is $7,609, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Stanly County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stanly Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanly Early College High 60^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Stanly Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Stanly County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanly County Schools 127^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stanly Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Stanly Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	90.42	66^th	594	88.9%
2022	90.88	69^th	621	88.9%
2023	92.15	49^th	626	92.2%
2024	91.67	60^th	640	90.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stanly Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.67	53^rd	597	91.1%
2024	94.78	57^th	613	90.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Stanly Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	86.70	82^nd	594	86.2%
2023	90.81	57^th	588	90.3%
2024	88.30	76^th	602	87.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stanly Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	82.58	20^th	398	95.0%
2023	81.17	41^st	403	89.8%
2024	79.36	9^th	403	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Stanly Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.63	35^th	585	94.0%
2023	94.41	47^th	602	92.2%
2024	95.45	30^th	607	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Stanly Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	88.06	69^th	534	87.1%
2023	90.22	52^nd	537	90.3%
2024	88.23	76^th	553	86.3%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Stanly Early College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	32	5	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	48
2008	47	10	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	2	75
2009	76	17	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
2010	99	17	12	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2011	106	13	13	22	1	0	2	0	157
2012	98	8	15	24	1	0	4	0	150
2013	87	10	22	22	2	0	1	0	144
2014	91	14	26	24	2	1	3	0	161
2015	120	16	31	29	2	1	5	0	204
2016	124	15	28	27	1	1	6	0	202
2017	123	17	32	31	2	1	8	0	214
2018	117	18	34	29	2	1	8	0	209
2019	114	15	31	37	1	0	8	0	206
2020	113	18	26	35	1	0	6	0	199
2021	120	21	19	30	1	0	6	0	197
2022	122	14	13	27	0	0	2	0	178
2023	137	15	11	23	0	0	2	0	188

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 Stanly Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	48	5.0	9.6	73.9
2008	75	6.5	11.5	67.1
2009	116	8.2	14.1	60.3
2010	144	7.7	18.7	50
2011	157	7.8	19.9	61.1
2012	150	7.0	21.4	66
2013	144	7.0	20.5	56.3
2014	161	6.7	23.8	60.9
2015	204	8.0	25.5	51.5
2016	202	8.0	25.2	43.1
2017	214	7.7	27.6	41.1
2018	209	8.2	25.4	36.4
2019	206	8.3	24.7	39.8
2020	199	8.1	24.5	32.7
2021	197	8.5	22.9	26.9
2022	178	8.0	22.0	18.5
2023	188	8.0	23.4	31.4

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 Stanly Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	48	5.0	9.6	73.9
2008	75	6.5	11.5	67.1
2009	116	8.2	14.1	60.3
2010	144	7.7	18.7	50
2011	157	7.8	19.9	61.1
2012	150	7.0	21.4	66
2013	144	7.0	20.5	56.3
2014	161	6.7	23.8	60.9
2015	204	8.0	25.5	51.5
2016	202	8.0	25.2	43.1
2017	214	7.7	27.6	41.1
2018	209	8.2	25.4	36.4
2019	206	8.3	24.7	39.8
2020	199	8.1	24.5	32.7
2021	197	8.5	22.9	26.9
2022	178	8.0	22.0	18.5
2023	188	8.0	23.4	31.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stanly Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$364 (4.8%)	$7,245 (95.2%)	$7,609

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stanly Early College High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Stanly Early College High)	83	81.4	1.6%
End of Course Biology (Stanly County Schools)	60.3	40.6	19.7%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Stanly Early College High)	87.2	90.9	3.7%
End of Course English II (Stanly County Schools)	54.8	51	3.8%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Stanly Early College High)	77.5	97.2	19.7%
End of Course Math I (Stanly County Schools)	47.8	35.4	12.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Stanly Early College High)	87.5	90.9	3.4%
End of Course Math III (Stanly County Schools)	44.6	54.5	9.9%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	206	188	8.7%
African American	15	15
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	31	11	64.5%
Hispanic	37	23	37.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	114	137	20.2%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	31.4%	8.4%

Schools Near Stanly Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stanly Early College High	Public	9-12	141 College Drive	Albemarle	28001	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-4400	188	8	23.4	31.4%	137 (72.9%)	15 (8.0%)	23 (12.2%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	91.7	60^th of 640 public high schools	90.6%		92.1	49^th of 626 public high schools	92.2%	11	79.1	92.6	88.6	91.1								$7,609	$364	$7,245
Albemarle High	Public	9-12	311 Park Ridge Road	Albemarle	28001	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-4200	390	27	14.4	96.7%	96 (24.6%)	184 (47.2%)	57 (14.6%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.5%)	13.8	561^st of 640 public high schools	12.3%		12.3	556^th of 626 public high schools	11.2%	5	15.5	34.7	12.5	44.9								$10,302	$1,146	$9,156
Stanly STEM Early College	Public	9-12	311 Park Ridge Road	Albemarle	28001	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-4900	153	7	21.7	37.9%	79 (51.6%)	17 (11.1%)	22 (14.4%)	23 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.8%)	91.3	62^nd of 640 public high schools	90.3%		94.5	31^st of 626 public high schools	95.0%	31		96.2	73.7	90.0
Stanly Academy Learning Center	Public	8-12	1121 Austin St	Albemarle	28001	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 961-4500	16	0	5.0	81.3%	10 (62.5%)	1 (6.3%)	2 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (18.8%)								(n/a)			8.3									$23,336	$986	$22,350
North Stanly High	Public	9-12	40206 US Hwy 52 N	New London	28127	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-4600	591	35	16.6	49.2%	440 (74.5%)	62 (10.5%)	40 (6.8%)	14 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	19.5	521^st of 640 public high schools	18.6%		23	494^th of 626 public high schools	21.1%	27	30.5	48.5	27.9	25.9								$8,783	$580	$8,203
West Stanly High	Public	9-12	306 East Red Cross Road	Oakboro	28129	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-5200	762	45	16.8	35.7%	595 (78.1%)	30 (3.9%)	103 (13.5%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (2.9%)	46	323^rd of 640 public high schools	49.5%		40.5	350^th of 626 public high schools	44.1%	27	49.7	57.1	56.6	50.3								$8,527	$469	$8,058
South Stanly High	Public	9-12	40488 S Stanly School Rd	Norwood	28128	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-4100	442	28	15.7	48.2%	330 (74.7%)	44 (10.0%)	37 (8.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	22	501^st of 640 public high schools	21.7%		28.6	441^st of 626 public high schools	29.6%	60	45.7	42.6	29.4	22.8								$9,199	$565	$8,634
Gray Stone Day	Public, Charter	6-12	49464 Merner Terrace	Misenheimer	28109	Stanly County	Gray Stone Day School	Yes	No	No	No	(704) 463-0567	751	43	17.2		622 (82.8%)	15 (2.0%)	50 (6.7%)	23 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.1%)	76.8	146^th of 640 public high schools	77.2%		80.7	123^rd of 626 public high schools	80.4%	23	76.2	88.0	11.1	80.0	86.5	77.3	68.5	75.0	71.4	83.5	92.9
Mount Pleasant High	Public	9-12	700 Walker Road	Mount Pleasant	28124	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 260-6690	902	54	16.5	38.4%	720 (79.8%)	57 (6.3%)	90 (10.0%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	54	274^th of 640 public high schools	57.2%		54.8	259^th of 626 public high schools	58.6%	15	61.2	61.2	36.4	66.5								$9,787	$661	$9,125
Montgomery Learning Academy	Public	6-12	310 S Main	Troy	27371	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 572-1161	58	7	8.3	94.8%	19 (32.8%)	20 (34.5%)	17 (29.3%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	1.7	636^th of 640 public high schools	0.6%		3.6	611^th of 626 public high schools	2.4%	25	7.7	8.3								9.1	27.3	$21,924	$12	$21,912

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanly Early College High

How many students attend Stanly Early College High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Stanly Early College High.

What is the racial makeup of Stanly Early College High?

Students at Stanly Early College High are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Stanly Early College High a good school?

Yes. Stanly Early College High ranks in the top 9.4% of North Carolina high schools.

What district is Stanly Early College High in?

Stanly County Schools

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