Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech

1413 W Ehringhaus St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

www.northeastacademy.org/

Charter School 756 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The **Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech (NEAAAT)** is a unique, tuition-free public charter school located on the campus of Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Designed to serve students in grades 6–12, the school focuses on a rigorous, project-based curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By positioning itself within a university setting, NEAAAT provides students with early exposure to collegiate environments and advanced technical training, preparing them for high-demand careers in the aerospace, aviation, and advanced technology sectors.

Beyond its technical focus, the academy is recognized for its commitment to blending academic excellence with real-world application. Through partnerships with local industries and the university, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that challenge them to solve complex problems relevant to the modern workforce. The school emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and the professional requirements of the 21st-century global economy.

756

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech
Demographic	Student Count
White	498
Hispanic	43
Black	151
Asian	6
Two or More	56
American Indian	2

White
498 (65.9 %)
Black
151 (20.0 %)
Two or More
56 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (5.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech
Phone:	(252)562-0653
Website:	http://www.northeastacademy.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 5 105

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 100

Grade 9 100

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 76