Serving 220 students in grades 9-13, Wilkes Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkes Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Wilkes Early College High School's student population of 220 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilkes Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilkes Early College High School is 0.34, 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
#18 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilkes Early College High School's ranking?
Wilkes Early College High School is ranked #18 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wilkes Early College High School often compared to?
Wilkes Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Wilkes High School, Wilkes Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkes Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Wilkes Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wilkes Early College High School?
220 students attend Wilkes Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wilkes Early College High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkes Early College High School?
Wilkes Early College High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilkes Early College High School offer ?
Wilkes Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkes Early College High School part of?
Wilkes Early College High School is part of Wilkes County Schools School District.
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