Serving 1,107 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, North East Carolina Prep 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North East Carolina Prep's student population of 1,107 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,107 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2012
Campus Size
52 acres
School Rankings
North East Carolina Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North East Carolina Prep is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North East Carolina Prep's ranking?
North East Carolina Prep is ranked #1377 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North East Carolina Prep often compared to?
North East Carolina Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Millennium Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North East Carolina Prep?
The graduation rate of North East Carolina Prep is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend North East Carolina Prep?
1,107 students attend North East Carolina Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North East Carolina Prep students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North East Carolina Prep?
North East Carolina Prep has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North East Carolina Prep offer ?
North East Carolina Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North East Carolina Prep part of?
North East Carolina Prep is part of North East Carolina Preparatory School District.
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