Lake Forest Academy

45 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lake Forest Academy, located on South 15th Street in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the New Hanover County Schools system. It functions as an alternative learning environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. The academy focuses on providing personalized instruction and behavioral support, aiming to re-engage students in their education and help them get back on track toward meeting their graduation requirements.

The school emphasizes a structured, smaller-class environment that fosters closer relationships between students and faculty. By prioritizing individualized academic plans and social-emotional growth, Lake Forest Academy strives to help students overcome barriers to learning. Its goal is to provide a supportive path for personal and academic development, ensuring that all students have the resources necessary to transition back to their home schools or successfully complete their high school education.

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	3
Black	21
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
21 (46.7%)
White
14 (31.1%)
Two or More
6 (13.3%)
Hispanic
3 (6.7%)
American Indian
1 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)772-2515
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 6