The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
1,076 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
73 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)46%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Asian
(10-11)2%
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)37%
13%
Black
(10-11)51%
26%
White
(10-11)8%
53%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)51%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of E E Waddell High School?
The graduation rate of E E Waddell High School is 51%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%.
How many students attend E E Waddell High School?
1,076 students attend E E Waddell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of E E Waddell High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does E E Waddell High School offer ?
E E Waddell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is E E Waddell High School part of?
E E Waddell High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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