Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Torchlight 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 was 26% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2350 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)26%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
38%
21%
Black
59%
25%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Torchlight Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torchlight Academy's ranking?
Torchlight Academy is ranked #2350 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Torchlight Academy?
630 students attend Torchlight Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Torchlight Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Torchlight Academy offer ?
Torchlight Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Torchlight Academy part of?
Torchlight Academy is part of Torchlight Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Torchlight Academy located?
Torchlight Academy is located in the Northeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Raleigh.
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