Serving 175 students in grades 6-12, Warlick Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Warlick Academy's student population of 175 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Warlick Academy 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 Warlick Academy is 0.62, 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
#2590 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warlick Academy's ranking?
Warlick Academy is ranked #2590 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Warlick Academy often compared to?
Warlick Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Turning Point Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Warlick Academy?
The graduation rate of Warlick Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Warlick Academy?
175 students attend Warlick Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Warlick Academy students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warlick Academy?
Warlick Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Warlick Academy offer ?
Warlick Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Warlick Academy part of?
Warlick Academy is part of Gaston County Schools.
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