Serving 306 students in grades 9-12, Philip J Weaver Educational Center ranks in the top 5% 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 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philip J Weaver Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Philip J Weaver Educational Center's student population of 306 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Philip J Weaver Educational Center ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip J Weaver Educational Center is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
22%
25%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Philip J Weaver Educational Center's ranking?
Philip J Weaver Educational Center is ranked #36 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philip J Weaver Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Philip J Weaver Educational Center is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Philip J Weaver Educational Center?
306 students attend Philip J Weaver Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Philip J Weaver Educational Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip J Weaver Educational Center?
Philip J Weaver Educational Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Philip J Weaver Educational Center offer ?
Philip J Weaver Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Philip J Weaver Educational Center part of?
Philip J Weaver Educational Center is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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