Serving 187 students in grades 9-13, Early College East 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% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Early College East High School's student population of 187 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Early College East High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College East High School is 0.51, 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
#14 out of 2568 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
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 Early College East High School's ranking?
Early College East High School is ranked #14 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Early College East High School often compared to?
Early College East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Craven Early College 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 42% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College East High School?
The graduation rate of Early College East High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Early College East High School?
187 students attend Early College East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Early College East High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College East High School?
Early College East High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early College East High School offer ?
Early College East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Early College East High School part of?
Early College East High School is part of Craven County Schools School District.
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