Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Wilmington School Of The Arts 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmington School Of The Arts's student population of 297 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Wilmington School Of The Arts 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 Wilmington School Of The Arts is 0.56, 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
#2069 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
9%
24%
White
64%
42%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 is Wilmington School Of The Arts's ranking?
Wilmington School Of The Arts is ranked #2069 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wilmington School Of The Arts?
297 students attend Wilmington School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wilmington School Of The Arts students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmington School Of The Arts?
Wilmington School Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilmington School Of The Arts offer ?
Wilmington School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Wilmington School Of The Arts part of?
Wilmington School Of The Arts is part of Wilmington School Of The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilmington School Of The Arts located?
Wilmington School Of The Arts is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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