Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, East Wilkes High School ranks in the top 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
East Wilkes High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Wilkes High School is 0.22, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Wilkes High School?
The graduation rate of East Wilkes High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Wilkes High School?
495 students attend East Wilkes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of East Wilkes High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Wilkes High School?
East Wilkes High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Wilkes High School offer ?
East Wilkes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Wilkes High School part of?
I am a 9th grade student at East Wilkes High School. The teachers are amazing and they really make a difference. We have such a clean school with great people. Also there are many ways to get involved such as clubs, sports, etc. I couldn't ask for a better school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - carly
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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