LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

Lake Forest Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 47 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Lake Forest Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lake Forest Academy, located on South 15th Street in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the New Hanover County Schools system. It functions as an alternative learning environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. The academy focuses on providing personalized instruction and behavioral support, aiming to re-engage students in their education and help them get back on track toward meeting their graduation requirements.

The school emphasizes a structured, smaller-class environment that fosters closer relationships between students and faculty. By prioritizing individualized academic plans and social-emotional growth, Lake Forest Academy strives to help students overcome barriers to learning. Its goal is to provide a supportive path for personal and academic development, ensuring that all students have the resources necessary to transition back to their home schools or successfully complete their high school education.

For more information, contact Lake Forest Academy at (910) 772-2515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.