Serving 956 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wilson Preparatory 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Preparatory Academy's student population of 956 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
956 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Preparatory Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1570 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
54%
25%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Wilson Preparatory Academy is ranked #1570 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wilson Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Wilson Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fike High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Wilson Preparatory Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wilson Preparatory Academy?
956 students attend Wilson Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wilson Preparatory Academy students are Black, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Preparatory Academy?
Wilson Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson Preparatory Academy offer ?
Wilson Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wilson Preparatory Academy part of?
Wilson Preparatory Academy is part of Wilson Preparatory Academy School District.
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