Ray Street Academy

Ray Street Academy is an alternative high school located in Graham, North Carolina, within Alamance County. The school serves students from sixth through twelfth grade and has a total enrollment of just 30 students. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 1.9:1, Ray Street Academy offers personalized attention to each student.

There are 16 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing support in this alternative learning environment. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 2.2 out of 10 and its state ranking is #2564 out of 2661 schools in North Carolina, placing it in the 4th percentile for academic performance. Test scores show that 13% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 9% are proficient or above in Math.

While these figures indicate areas where there is room for improvement, Ray Street Academy focuses on student development beyond traditional test metrics. Located in a mid-size suburb, Ray Street Academy benefits from being part of the Graham community, providing students with local resources and support networks.

With an enrollment of 30 students, Ray Street Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 1.9:1, Ray Street Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.