Stanly STEM Early College

Summary:

Stanly STEM Early College is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Albemarle, North Carolina, with a student population of 153 and a diverse racial makeup. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Stanly County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic proficiency across various End-of-Course (EOC) exams.

Stanly STEM Early College has been ranked among the top high schools in North Carolina, ranking 62nd out of 640 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, with female students ranked 45th, Hispanic students ranked 2nd, and low socioeconomic status students ranked 29th out of all high schools in the state. Additionally, Stanly STEM Early College has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to nearby schools, and a higher student-teacher ratio.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as West Stanly High, South Stanly High, and North Stanly High, Stanly STEM Early College significantly outperforms them in academic proficiency across various EOC exams. The school also compares favorably to another high-performing early college high school in the region, Montgomery County Early College, with similar academic proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001

(704) 961-4900

District: Stanly County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

Asian:

15.0%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stanly STEM Early College ranks better than 90.3% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.35. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stanly STEM Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanly STEM Early College 62^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Stanly STEM Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 STEM Early College

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Rank History for all students at Stanly STEM Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	92.27	56^th	621	91.0%
2023	94.50	31^st	626	95.0%
2024	91.35	62^nd	640	90.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	93.65	11^th	432	97.5%
2023	95.69	41^st	597	93.1%
2024	97.18	29^th	613	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Stanly STEM Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	86.04	37^th	475	92.2%
2022	92.43	37^th	594	93.8%
2023	93.58	34^th	588	94.2%
2024	92.74	45^th	602	92.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	82.50	26^th	398	93.5%
2023	69.94	121^st	403	70.0%
2024	78.05	62^nd	403	84.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Stanly STEM Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	94.40	12^th	481	97.5%
2022	91.63	70^th	585	88.0%
2023	95.03	40^th	602	93.4%
2024	92.29	67^th	607	89.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stanly STEM Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.99	2^nd	454	99.6%

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Rank History for White students at Stanly STEM Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	89.11	20^th	439	95.4%
2022	94.15	23^rd	534	95.7%
2023	92.23	36^th	537	93.3%
2024	90.52	51^st	553	90.8%

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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 STEM Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	26	4	3	5	4	42
2021	52	11	9	15	8	95
2022	65	17	16	12	9	119
2023	79	17	23	22	12	153

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 STEM Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	42	4.0	10.5	45.2
2021	95	6.0	15.8	40
2022	119	7.0	16.8	21
2023	153	7.0	21.7	37.9

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 STEM Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	42	4.0	10.5	45.2
2021	95	6.0	15.8	40
2022	119	7.0	16.8	21
2023	153	7.0	21.7	37.9

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.

Schools Near Stanly STEM Early College

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 STEM Early College

How many students attend Stanly STEM Early College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 153 students attended Stanly STEM Early College.

What district is Stanly STEM Early College in?

Stanly County Schools

Is Stanly STEM Early College a good school?

Yes. Stanly STEM Early College ranks in the top 9.7% of North Carolina high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Stanly STEM Early College?

Students at Stanly STEM Early College are 52% White, 15% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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