Wilmington School Of The Arts

1306 Floral Pkwy
Wilmington, NC 28406
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilmington School Of The Arts 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilmington School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Wilmington School Of The Arts's student population of 201 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilmington School Of The Arts 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 Wilmington School Of The Arts is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2069 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
51%
40-49%
50%
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilmington School Of The Arts and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
44%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilmington School Of The Arts and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilmington School Of The Arts's ranking?
Wilmington School Of The Arts is ranked #2069 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wilmington School Of The Arts?
201 students attend Wilmington School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wilmington School Of The Arts students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmington School Of The Arts?
Wilmington School Of The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilmington School Of The Arts offer ?
Wilmington School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmington School Of The Arts part of?
Wilmington School Of The Arts is part of Wilmington School Of The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilmington School Of The Arts located?
Wilmington School Of The Arts is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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