Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District

134 Cinema Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 92 students in Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,764 Schools
# Students
92 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#281 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
25-29%
51%
35-39%
50%
40-59%
63%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
74%
25%
% White
9%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,033 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,065 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,033
$11,187
Spending / Student
$13,065
$11,612

Best Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Cinema Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-6776
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #279 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District?
74% of Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Wilmington Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,065 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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