Wayne Middle / High Academy

www.waynecountyschools.org/

37 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Wayne Middle / High Academy, located at 801 N. Lionel St. in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational environment within the Wayne County Public Schools district. Designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional setting, the academy focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and behavioral development. By offering a smaller school community, the staff aims to help students who have struggled in conventional school settings stay on track for graduation and future success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its diverse student body. Through a combination of academic instruction, individualized support, and a focus on social-emotional learning, Wayne Middle / High Academy works to empower students to overcome educational barriers. The school serves as a vital resource for families in the Goldsboro area, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition back to a comprehensive school environment or for post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

240.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Middle / High Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	5
Black	29

Black
29 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
5 (13.5 %)
White
3 (8.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)580-3609
Website:	http://www.waynecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
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 3

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 3