Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School (Closed 2013)

Weldon Science Technology Engineer High School serves 242 students in grades 9-12. 
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 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(11-12)
70-79%
82%
(11-12)
70-79%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
95%
24%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
(11-12)
85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 15:1.
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.

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