Serving 372 students in grades 9-12, East Wake School Of Engineering 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
36%
25%
White
42%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Wake School Of Engineering?
The graduation rate of East Wake School Of Engineering is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Wake School Of Engineering?
372 students attend East Wake School Of Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of East Wake School Of Engineering students are White, 36% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Wake School Of Engineering?
East Wake School Of Engineering has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Wake School Of Engineering offer ?
East Wake School Of Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Wake School Of Engineering part of?
East Wake School Of Engineering is part of Wake County Schools.
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