Serving 97 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Warlick Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Warlick Academy's student population of 97 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Warlick Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Warlick Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2532 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
49%
25%
White
38%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warlick Academy's ranking?
Warlick Academy is ranked #2532 out of 2,568 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Warlick Academy?
The graduation rate of Warlick Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Warlick Academy?
97 students attend Warlick Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Warlick Academy students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Warlick Academy?
Warlick Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Warlick Academy offer ?
Warlick Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Warlick Academy part of?
Warlick Academy is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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