Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wilmington Preparatory Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Wilmington Preparatory Academy 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 Wilmington Preparatory Academy is 0.56, 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.
Wilmington Preparatory Academy is ranked #2111 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wilmington Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Wilmington Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Fear Center For Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
97 students attend Wilmington Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wilmington Preparatory Academy students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilmington Preparatory Academy offer ?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wilmington Preparatory Academy part of?
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Wilmington Preparatory Academy is Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington (0.1 miles away)
The school has small classes with teachers who put their hearts into teaching. The teachers and staff are friendly and dedicated to making sure my kids are learning and safe! I highly recommend this school!
- Posted by Parent - Mrs. Dixon
23/16/2020
They have this check system thing and it's like if you get 3 checks your suspended I say don't go there..
- Posted by Parent - kendrick
512/20/2010
Wilmington Preparatory offers small classes and intense preparation for EOG tests. The teachers at Wilmingon Preparatory academy are very warm and caring and go the extra mile to make sure all the students achieve to their highest potential. Good values are taught at the school with an emphasis on respect. The music classes at the school are wonderful and the children have fun learning and performing many songs. The school emphasizes community outreach and the importance of helping others. Breakfast and lunch as well as transportation are provided by the school. If you like extra curricular activities , you will love Wilmington Preparatory acadamy. Creative hands on learning projects are part of our curriculum.
- Posted by Teacher - mmhar
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