Shaw Academy

18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352

www.scotland.k12.nc.us/schools/e_laurinburg/

122 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Shaw Academy, located on Old Wire Road in Laurinburg, North Carolina, is an alternative educational institution operating under the Scotland County Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a tailored learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the academy aims to support students in overcoming academic or behavioral hurdles, helping them stay on track to meet their graduation requirements.

The academy emphasizes a supportive culture that focuses on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Through its partnership with the broader Scotland County school system, Shaw Academy works to provide students with the resources, interventions, and flexible instruction necessary to succeed. The school’s ultimate goal is to foster a sense of responsibility and academic persistence, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to earn their high school diplomas in an environment that meets their unique individual needs.

122

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaw Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	2
Black	92
Two or More	3
American Indian	10

Black
92 (75.4%)
White
15 (12.3%)
American Indian
10 (8.2%)
Two or More
3 (2.5%)
Hispanic
2 (1.6%)

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:	Scotland County Schools
Phone:	(910)276-0611
Website:	http://www.scotland.k12.nc.us/schools/e_laurinburg/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
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 7 1

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 18