The Fletcher Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Raleigh, NC
400 Cedarview Ct, Raleigh, NC 27609
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BCollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest special education schools in North Carolina
- The largest special education school in Raleigh
- Growing: enrollment up 81% since 2015–16
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
In Raleigh, North Carolina, The Fletcher Academy is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. About 206 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 81% since 2015–16. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–12
- Students
- 206
- Teachers
- 41.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 134 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of special education schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Fletcher Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Fletcher Academy
What grades does The Fletcher Academy serve?
The Fletcher Academy serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend The Fletcher Academy?
About 206 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Fletcher Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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