School Pre-engineering Atkins High School serves 238 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
71%
25%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)70-74%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Pre-engineering Atkins High School?
The graduation rate of School Pre-engineering Atkins High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%.
How many students attend School Pre-engineering Atkins High School?
238 students attend School Pre-engineering Atkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of School Pre-engineering Atkins High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Pre-engineering Atkins High School?
School Pre-engineering Atkins High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does School Pre-engineering Atkins High School offer ?
School Pre-engineering Atkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School Pre-engineering Atkins High School part of?
School Pre-engineering Atkins High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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