Serving 1,015 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wayne 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wayne Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,015 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,015 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayne Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Preparatory Academy is 0.64, 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
#2079 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
35%
25%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Wayne Preparatory Academy is ranked #2079 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wayne Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Wayne Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tommy's Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wayne Preparatory Academy?
1,015 students attend Wayne Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wayne Preparatory Academy students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Preparatory Academy?
Wayne Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Preparatory Academy offer ?
Wayne Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wayne Preparatory Academy part of?
Wayne Preparatory Academy is part of Wayne Preparatory School District.
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