American Leadership Academy - Johnston serves 1,865 students in grades Kindergarten-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 1,865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Leadership Academy - Johnston's student population of 1,865 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
1,865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of American Leadership Academy - Johnston is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
15%
25%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend American Leadership Academy - Johnston?
1,865 students attend American Leadership Academy - Johnston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of American Leadership Academy - Johnston students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Leadership Academy - Johnston?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does American Leadership Academy - Johnston offer ?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is American Leadership Academy - Johnston part of?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston is part of American Leadership Academy - Johnston School District.
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