Serving 371 students in grades 9-12, East Wake School Of Health Science ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
36%
25%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Wake School Of Health Science?
The graduation rate of East Wake School Of Health Science is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Wake School Of Health Science?
371 students attend East Wake School Of Health Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of East Wake School Of Health Science students are White, 36% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Wake School Of Health Science?
East Wake School Of Health Science has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Wake School Of Health Science offer ?
East Wake School Of Health Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Wake School Of Health Science part of?
East Wake School Of Health Science is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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