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Wilmington Early College High School

4500 Blue Clay Rd, Wechs Bldg.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 246 students in grades 9-13, Wilmington Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Wilmington Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Wilmington Early College High School's student population of 246 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
246 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Wilmington Early College High School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
(20-21)
≥90%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilmington Early College High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wilmington Early College High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilmington Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wilmington Early College High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilmington Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wilmington Early College High School often compared to?
Wilmington Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sea-tech by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilmington Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Wilmington Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wilmington Early College High School?
246 students attend Wilmington Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wilmington Early College High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmington Early College High School?
Wilmington Early College High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilmington Early College High School offer ?
Wilmington Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Wilmington Early College High School part of?
Wilmington Early College High School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   8/20/2012
A small school with an emphasis on academic achievement through partnership with Cape Fear Community College. Students have the opportunity to graduate high school with an associate degree.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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