Wilmington Preparatory Academy

606 South College Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Wilmington Preparatory Academy serves 88 students in grades KG-6.
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the NC state average of 14:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body.
  • Wilmington Preparatory Academy is one of 26 public elementary schools within Wilmington, and operates within the Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District.
Source: 2011 NCES data, NC Dept. of Educ.
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
School Type Charter School
Grades Offered Grades KG-6
Total Students 88 students
% Male / % Female 52% / 48%
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
Students by Grade
 
 
This School
(NC) School Average
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 14:1
 
This School
(NC) School Average
% American Indian
n/a 2%
% Asian
n/a 2%
% Hispanic
3% 12%
% Black
64% 27%
% White
25% 53%
Unknown
8% 4%
 
 
This School
(NC) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 53% 43%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 9% 8%
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District

Nearby Schools:

Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Grades: KG-6 | 0 mi. away
Isaac M Bear High School
Grades: 9-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Winter Park Model Elementary School
Grades: KG-5 | 1 mi. away
College Park Elementary School
Grades: KG-5 | 1.1 mi. away
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
Grades: KG-8 | 1.4 mi. away
Roland-grise Middle School
Grades: 6-8 | 1.5 mi. away

View all schools in: Wilmington, New Hanover County, Zip 28403

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  • Recommended December 20,2010 - Wilmington Preparatory offers small classes and intense preparation for EOG tests. The teachers at Wilmingon Preparatory academy are very warm and caring and go the extra mile to make sure all the students achieve to their highest potential. Good values are taught at the school with an emphasis on respect. The music classes at the school are wonderful and the children have fun learning and performing many songs. The school emphasizes community outreach and the importance of helping others. Breakfast and lunch as well as transportation are provided by the school. If you like extra curricular activities , you will love Wilmington Preparatory acadamy. Creative hands on learning projects are part of our curriculum.*-Posted by Teacher *

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