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Dare Learning Academy

PublicGrades 9–12
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina · 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 — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

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

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
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)