Serving 925 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Wayne Preparatory Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wayne Preparatory Academy's student population of 925 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 192% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
925 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayne Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Preparatory Academy is 0.63, 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
#1919 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
33%
25%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Wayne Preparatory Academy is ranked #1919 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wayne Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Wayne Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tommy's Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Wayne Preparatory Academy?
925 students attend Wayne Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wayne Preparatory Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Preparatory Academy?
Wayne Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wayne Preparatory Academy offer ?
Wayne Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Wayne Preparatory Academy part of?
Wayne Preparatory Academy is part of Wayne Preparatory School District.
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