SCORE Academy

www.wcpss.net/scoreacademy

455 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

SCORE Academy, located on Dillard Drive in Cary, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Wake County Public School System. It functions as an alternative learning environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. The academy emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction to help students overcome barriers to graduation, recover credits, and develop the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term success.

The school is structured to provide a more intimate and focused atmosphere than a large comprehensive high school. By leveraging a flexible curriculum and individualized support plans, SCORE Academy aims to re-engage students who have struggled in traditional settings, helping them stay on track toward earning their diplomas. Its location in Cary places it within a community-focused district, and the school remains dedicated to fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes student progress, attendance, and preparation for post-secondary opportunities.

455

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

127.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCORE Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	157
Black	155
Asian	9
Two or More	26

Hispanic
157 (34.5 %)
Black
155 (34.1 %)
White
108 (23.7 %)
Two or More
26 (5.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)694-8560
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/scoreacademy
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	581
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 336

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCORE Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	8
Grade 10	23
Grade 11	88
Grade 12	336

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCORE Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	47.9%
Male	237	52.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)