Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ignite Online Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignite Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ignite Online Academy's student population of 369 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Ignite Online Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ignite Online Academy is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2088 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
50%
25%
White
18%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignite Online Academy's ranking?
Ignite Online Academy is ranked #2088 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ignite Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Ignite Online Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ignite Online Academy?
369 students attend Ignite Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ignite Online Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignite Online Academy?
Ignite Online Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ignite Online Academy offer ?
Ignite Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ignite Online Academy part of?
Ignite Online Academy is part of Durham Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Ignite Online Academy located?
Ignite Online Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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