STAR Academy

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/30

31 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

STAR Academy, located in Lillington, North Carolina, operates as a specialized alternative learning environment within the Harnett County School system. The school is designed to provide a supportive and structured educational setting for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to their studies. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, STAR Academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, regain their footing, and successfully progress toward graduation.

The academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum that aligns with state standards, while simultaneously fostering personal growth and accountability. Through a combination of focused instruction and character development, STAR Academy works to ensure that all students remain on track for their future goals—whether those involve transitioning back to their home high school or preparing for post-secondary opportunities. The school serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a path to success for students who require an alternative environment to reach their full potential.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STAR Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Black	21
Two or More	4

Black
21 (67.7%)
White
6 (19.4%)
Two or More
4 (12.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(910)893-4072
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/30
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
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 8

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 3