Serving 755 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wilson Preparatory 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 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Preparatory Academy's student population of 755 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Wilson Preparatory 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 Wilson Preparatory Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1408 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
73%
25%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Wilson Preparatory Academy is ranked #1408 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wilson Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Wilson Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fike High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Wilson Preparatory Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wilson Preparatory Academy?
755 students attend Wilson Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wilson Preparatory Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Preparatory Academy?
Wilson Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilson Preparatory Academy offer ?
Wilson Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Preparatory Academy part of?
Wilson Preparatory Academy is part of Wilson Preparatory Academy School District.
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