Howard Learning Academy

hla.ccs.k12.nc.us/

16 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Howard Learning Academy, located on Camden Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Cumberland County Schools district. As an alternative school, the academy is dedicated to providing a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting. The school focuses on academic recovery and behavioral development, aiming to help students overcome challenges and stay on track toward high school graduation.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to education, utilizing smaller class sizes and focused instruction to address the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. By fostering a culture of accountability and encouragement, Howard Learning Academy works to equip its students with the skills, credit recovery opportunities, and self-discipline necessary to successfully transition back to a comprehensive high school or move forward into post-secondary paths.

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

1.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	11
Two or More	2

Black
11 (68.8 %)
White
2 (12.5 %)
Two or More
2 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (6.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)483-5434
Website:	http://hla.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 1

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Howard Learning Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	1
Grade 7	5
Grade 8	10

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Howard Learning Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	7	43.8%
Male	9	56.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th