AdVance Academy

www.vcs.k12.nc.us/wvhs

208 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

AdVance Academy, located in Henderson, North Carolina, functions as an alternative educational program operating under the umbrella of the Vance County School system. The academy is designed to provide a specialized learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting, offering a more structured or personalized approach to academics. By focusing on individualized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome behavioral or academic hurdles, keep them on track for graduation, and prepare them for future success.

The academy emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where smaller class sizes and focused faculty attention allow for better student-teacher engagement. Its curriculum is aligned with state standards, ensuring that students remain on the path toward earning their high school diplomas. Through its mission, AdVance Academy serves as a critical resource for the community, providing a necessary bridge for students who require a different educational pathway to achieve their academic goals.

208

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AdVance Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	21
Black	171
Two or More	6

Black
171 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (10.1 %)
White
10 (4.8 %)
Two or More
6 (2.9 %)

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:	Vance County Schools
Phone:	(252)438-8407
Website:	http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/wvhs
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
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 22

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 40

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 14