Alpha Academy

Alpha Academy
8030 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Charter School 1,126 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Alpha Academy, located on Raeford Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a structured and rigorous educational environment for students in grades K-12. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and college readiness, aiming to prepare its student body for success in higher education and the competitive workforce. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the school strives to bridge educational gaps and support the diverse needs of the local community.

In addition to its core curriculum, Alpha Academy distinguishes itself through a focus on discipline and community engagement. The school utilizes a small-classroom approach to ensure personalized attention, allowing educators to address individual learning styles effectively. With a commitment to shaping well-rounded citizens, the academy encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, blending traditional academic instruction with opportunities for personal growth and social responsibility.
1,126
Total Students
43.6
Full-Time Teachers
25.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    628 (55.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    210 (18.7 %)
  • White
    144 (12.8 %)
  • Two or More
    89 (7.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    21 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    20 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alpha Academy
Phone: (910)223-7711
Website: http://www.alphaacademy.net
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 627
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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
Kindergarten 114
Grade 1 112
Grade 2 107
Grade 3 107
Grade 4 124
Grade 5 114
Grade 6 125
Grade 7 104
Grade 8 96
Grade 9 47
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 23
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Ireland Drive Middle
Cumberland County Schools
1606 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304 (6.8 miles away)
Not reported M - M