Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Stem Early High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stem Early High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Stem Early High School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stem Early High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Early High School is 0.60, 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
#448 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
58%
25%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem Early High School's ranking?
Stem Early High School is ranked #448 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Stem Early High School often compared to?
Stem Early High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henderson Collegiate, Vance Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Stem Early High School?
257 students attend Stem Early High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Stem Early High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem Early High School?
Stem Early High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stem Early High School offer ?
Stem Early High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stem Early High School part of?
Stem Early High School is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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