Serving 242 students in grades 9-12, Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
95%
25%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School?
The graduation rate of Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School?
242 students attend Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School?
Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School offer ?
Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School part of?
Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School is part of Weldon City Schools School District.
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