School Overview
Ashley Chapel Educational Center, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, functions as a specialized alternative school within the Richmond County Schools district. The institution is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, providing tailored educational pathways for those who have struggled in or have been reassigned from conventional classroom settings. The school’s primary mission is to offer a structured, supportive atmosphere that emphasizes academic recovery, behavioral improvement, and the development of essential life skills to help students stay on track for graduation.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Ashley Chapel focuses heavily on personal development and social-emotional growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering closer relationships between students and faculty, the center aims to address individual barriers to learning and encourage student accountability. The program is dedicated to ensuring that students receive the necessary guidance and resources to succeed, ultimately preparing them to either transition back to their home schools or successfully complete their high school requirements through the center.
59
Total Students
9.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic6
Black34
Two or More6
American Indian1
  • Black
    34 (57.6%)
  • White
    12 (20.3%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (10.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (10.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.7%)
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: Richmond County Schools
Phone: (910)997-9800
Website: http://www.richmond.k12.nc.us/ACEC/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 20
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Grade Student Count
Grade 87
Grade 920
Grade 1015
Grade 1112
Grade 125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1932.2%
Male4067.8%