North Carolinaβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊDare Learning Academy

Dare Learning Academy

PublicGrades 9–12
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina Β· Dare County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students39
Student:Teacher25.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
39
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
92%+10pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Dare Learning Academy is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The school enrolls 39 students. It is part of the Dare County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25:1 β€” larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDare County Schools
County37055
CityKill Devil Hills
ZIP27948
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370111002093

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment39
White74.4%
Hispanic / Latino10.3%
Black / African American5.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
74.4%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
5.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
10.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)