Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Isaac M Bear Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isaac M Bear Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Isaac M Bear Early College High School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Isaac M Bear Early College High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Isaac M Bear Early College High School often compared to?
Isaac M Bear Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John T Hoggard High School, Emsley A Laney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Isaac M Bear Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Isaac M Bear Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Isaac M Bear Early College High School?
230 students attend Isaac M Bear Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Isaac M Bear Early College High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isaac M Bear Early College High School?
Isaac M Bear Early College High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Isaac M Bear Early College High School offer ?
Isaac M Bear Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Isaac M Bear Early College High School part of?
Isaac M Bear Early College High School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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