Wilkes Early College High School

Wilkes Early College High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1328 S Collegiate Dr,  Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkes County Schools
4.1
5.0
254 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Michelle Shepherd
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
508:1

Student Diversity

Female
63%
Male
37%
White
79.8%
Hispanic
12.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University 79 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 65 Students
Western Carolina University 56 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 50 Students
North Carolina State University 47 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 36 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 32 Students
East Carolina University 26 Students
Wilkes Community College 22 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 18 Students
Biology 14 Students
Business 13 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Arts 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Film and Video Studies 7 Students
Criminology 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 35 Reviews
3.0
12/8/2024
This school was a rollercoaster. I enjoyed parts of it, but other parts were hard to endure. The teachers are super nice!
5.0 Senior
4/10/2022
This school is all inclusive and everyone feels like a giant family. Its's a super welcoming environment and I am going to be sad to leave.
5.0 Senior
12/31/2021
Personally, I love almost every aspect of this school. The people and faculty are great and the staff will make sure you have what you need to succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 student
12/3/2013
I love this school! I am currently a freshman 2013. The teachers are great. We have more 1on1 time here because there are less students. We are more trusted.
5.0 parent
12/3/2013
THIS SCHOOL RATES THE MAX!!! SHOULD BE 10 STAR SCHOOL. OUR KIDS LEARN, GROW AND DEVELOP INTO YOUNG ADULTS!!! OUR KIDS EXCEED STANDARDS, WHAT A GREAT PROGRAM!!!
5.0 student
11/5/2013
I love this school. It is innovative, fun, and it gives us the opportunity to get an associates degree right out of high school... For free!
5.0 student
10/28/2013
It began with the legacy glass in August of 2009. It was the grand, spectacular opening for this Early College Program in Wilkesboro, NC. I couldn't agree more that it is breaking the bar for 5-star schools, beyond the encouragement to receive both a high school and associates degree and diploma on...

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Wilkes Early College High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wilkesboro, NC, in the Wilkesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Wilkes County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 254 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Wilkes Early College High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $370,192. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wilkes Early College High, Wilkes Central High School, Harvest Time Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wilkesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wilkes Early College High School.

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