Wilmington Early College High School

Wilmington Early College High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4500 Blue Clay Rd,  Castle Hayne, NC
New Hanover County Schools
3.8
4.5
243 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Regina Wooten
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
246:1

Student Diversity

Female
68.2%
Male
31.8%
White
58.8%
Black
18.8%
Hispanic
16.9%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 133 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 105 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 99 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 91 Students
East Carolina University 85 Students
Appalachian State University 61 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 51 Students
Western Carolina University 46 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 35 Students
Duke University 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 30 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Business 24 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Chemistry 11 Students
Engineering 10 Students
Anthropology 10 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Architecture 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 90 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/12/2024
My best experience in this school is learning to do real life useful stuff that can help me in the real world. For example we were taught how to apply to college and what loans, if needed, we could apply to. As well as taught how to do taxes. My worst experience was feeling like my counselor was bringing me, along with others, down based on where we wanted to go to college. I would like to see more school wide volunteer hours instead of leaving it to us to volunteer outside because sometimes there isn't any time for that. Also I would like to see more people to ask for questions based on college not just two people.
4.0 Senior
12/31/2023
Wilmington Early College High School (Wechs) is a great school to attend. By attending Wechs get to meet very wonderful people and you are helping prepare yourself for a college experience.
3.0 Senior
12/29/2021
It is a small school, which means the student-teacher ratio is more balanced. You are able to graduate with both a high school degree and an associate's degree. The only problems I had with this school were due to the covid-19 pandemic. They did not prepare us for college admissions or scholarships.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 19 Reviews
1.0 student
4/21/2016
The administration has no respect students privacy. Uses general terms to bypass and confidentiality. Would not recommend doing any counseling or private talk anywhere near any faculty or staff - definitely not near the principal.
5.0 parent
12/11/2015
My son loves attending WECHS - lots of one-on-one instruction and support. He enjoys attending school with other students who are serious about their academic future but still have fun.
5.0 parent
12/11/2015
This is our first year at the school and we love it. It is a great high school/college experience. The classes are small and the students and staff become a family. The only negative I have is that communication could be better. Parents are often given information about events, activities, and times...
5.0 other
12/11/2015
The teachers are fantastic! Take time to ensure students learn both in and out of the classroom. The staff make it a point that every student has supported both at school and at home. My daughter has discovered her leadership skills as a student at WECHS. I LOVE this school!

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