SCORE Academy

www.wcpss.net/scoreacademy

584 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

SCORE Academy, located on Dillard Drive in Cary, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Wake County Public School System. It functions as an alternative learning environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. The academy emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction to help students overcome barriers to graduation, recover credits, and develop the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term success.

The school is structured to provide a more intimate and focused atmosphere than a large comprehensive high school. By leveraging a flexible curriculum and individualized support plans, SCORE Academy aims to re-engage students who have struggled in traditional settings, helping them stay on track toward earning their diplomas. Its location in Cary places it within a community-focused district, and the school remains dedicated to fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes student progress, attendance, and preparation for post-secondary opportunities.

584

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCORE Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	174
Black	210
Asian	12
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Black
210 (36.0%)
Hispanic
174 (29.8%)
White
164 (28.1%)
Two or More
23 (3.9%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)694-8560
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/scoreacademy
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	581
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

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 279

Grade 12 279

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCORE Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	9
Grade 10	17
Grade 11	279
Grade 12	279

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCORE Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	48.6%
Male	300	51.4%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)