American Leadership Academy-Coastal

American Leadership Academy-Coastal
1135 Pandion Dr
Wilmington, NC 28411
Charter School 1,002 Students
Other K - 11th
School Overview
Coastal Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for future success in high school and beyond. By emphasizing small class sizes and a structured learning environment, the academy aims to provide a personalized educational experience that addresses the individual needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Coastal Preparatory Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between parents, teachers, and students. The school promotes a culture of mutual respect and high expectations, encouraging students to take an active role in their education. With its commitment to holistic growth, the academy seeks to cultivate not only skilled scholars but also responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute positively to the Wilmington community.
1,002
Total Students
57.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    793 (79.1%)
  • Hispanic
    87 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    61 (6.1%)
  • Black
    50 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: American Leadership Academy-Coastal
Phone: (910)839-0012
Website: http://www.alacoastal.org
Grade Range: K - 11th
Total Students: 1,002
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 104
Grade 1 90
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 100
Grade 5 99
Grade 6 95
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 89
Grade 9 78
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 25
Gender Ratio