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Dare Learning Academy
High School · Dare County Schools · Kill Devil Hills, NC
A Dare County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
100 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 10% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dare Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,714/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kill Devil Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,319
Median home value
$398,100
Median rent
$1,539/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Flight High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 913 | Compare → |
| Heron Pond Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Cape Hatteras Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 363 | Compare → |
| Manteo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dare County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- District spending per student
- $13,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dare Learning Academy is listed in Dare County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dare Learning Academy
Dare Learning Academy is a public high school in Kill Devil Hills, NC, part of Dare County Schools, serving approximately 28 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dare Learning Academy
What grades does Dare Learning Academy serve?
Dare Learning Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dare Learning Academy?
Dare Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dare Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dare Learning Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Dare Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dare Learning Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dare Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Dare Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dare Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Dare Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dare Learning Academy?
89.3% of students at Dare Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.3%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dare County
- Phone
- (252) 480-8888
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 27948)
- 12,628
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27948; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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