Serving 241 students in grades 9-13, The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school's student population of 241 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school is 0.32, 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
#784 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
82%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school's ranking?
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school is ranked #784 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school often compared to?
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Currituck County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school?
The graduation rate of The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school?
241 students attend The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school?
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school offer ?
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school part of?
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school is part of Currituck County Schools School District.
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