Ray Street Academy

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/rsa

43 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Ray Street Academy, located in Graham, North Carolina, is an alternative school serving the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The academy is designed to provide a supportive, focused educational environment for students who may require a different approach than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, recover necessary credits, and remain on a successful path toward graduation.

The academy emphasizes a structured environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Through its partnership with the ABSS district, Ray Street Academy provides students with access to individualized learning plans and vocational or life-skills support, ensuring that each student is better prepared for their post-graduation goals. Whether students are seeking to accelerate their credit attainment or need a more flexible atmosphere to thrive, Ray Street Academy serves as a vital resource for keeping students engaged in their education and connected to their community.

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ray Street Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	7
Black	15
Two or More	3

White
18 (41.9 %)
Black
15 (34.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (16.3 %)
Two or More
3 (7.0 %)

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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6644
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/rsa
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
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 6 3

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 4