Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology 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 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology's student population of 104 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology 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 Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology is 0.60, 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
#2329 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
59%
24%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology's ranking?
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology is ranked #2329 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology?
104 students attend Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology?
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology offer ?
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology part of?
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology is part of Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology School District.
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