Dare Learning Academy

3020 S. Wrightsville Avenue
Nags Head, NC 27959

dla.daretolearn.org/

20 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dare Learning Academy (DLA), located in Manteo, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Dare County Schools system. The academy is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible and personalized approach to education that addresses both academic needs and social-emotional growth. By providing smaller class sizes and focused instruction, the school aims to help students who have struggled in a conventional high school setting stay on track toward graduation and future success.

The curriculum at DLA emphasizes a supportive, student-centered culture where staff work closely with learners to overcome barriers to achievement. The program is structured to provide the necessary resources for credit recovery and skill-building, while fostering a sense of community and accountability. Through its commitment to a customized educational experience, Dare Learning Academy plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in Dare County have an equitable opportunity to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary goals.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

180.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dare Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	3
Two or More	1

White
16 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (15.0 %)
Two or More
1 (5.0 %)

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:	Dare County Schools
Phone:	(252)480-8888
Website:	http://dla.daretolearn.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
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 7

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 2