Philip J Weaver Ed Center
Philip J Weaver Ed Center serves 335 students in grades 9-12.
Philip J Weaver Ed Center placed in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philip J Weaver Ed Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Philip J Weaver Ed Center's student population of 335 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
335 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Philip J Weaver Ed Center is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,571 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Philip J Weaver Ed Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 2571 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
4%

Hispanic
7%
19%

Black
20%
25%

White
62%
46%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%

National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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