Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District

1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 104 students in Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
104 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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)
#291 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
11-19%
51%
30-39%
50%
21-39%
63%
(2022-23)
44.4%
28.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
17%
22%
% Black
59%
24%
% White
12%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,500 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,904 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$20,622 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$21,575 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,500
$13,318
Spending / Student
$18,904
$13,934

Best Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Gr: K-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District?
Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District manages 1 public schools serving 104 students.
What is the rank of Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District?
Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District is ranked #287 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District?
59% of Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District?
Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,904 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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