Isaac Bear Early College High School

Isaac Bear Early College High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
630 Macmillan Ave N,  Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County Schools
3.9
5.0
251 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Steven Sullivan
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
10
Full Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
159:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.7%
Male
40.3%
White
62.8%
Hispanic
17.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.4%
Black
7.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best Public HS in North Carolina
#19 Best College Prep Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 154 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 152 Students
North Carolina State University 150 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 76 Students
Appalachian State University 75 Students
East Carolina University 54 Students
Duke University 54 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 43 Students
New York University 32 Students
Harvard University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 46 Students
Business 45 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Chemistry 20 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
English 16 Students
Creative Writing 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 112 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/8/2025
The best part of my experience at the school was the rigorous academic coursework. The worst was the schools resources and activities offered.
4.0 Senior
12/10/2024
Best - getting 2 years of college free, learning career skills, and taking advanced courses that really challenged me. Negatives - no electives or sports and a really small facility, although it is clean. I'm so grateful I chose to attend this school, but I know that having a bigger facility would make it more appealing for incoming students.
5.0 Alum
8/28/2024
I loved going to this school. The classes are small so I really got to know my peers and teachers. I felt like I had a really supportive community. I had a lot of help and recourses, even during the COVID lockdown. The faculty really want you to succeed and be ready for the world.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 student
2/26/2014
Here at IBEC you have to want to learn. The transition from middle school to IBEC can be challenging, but all of the teachers are willing to help. Teachers here are fun and can be your friend, but you MUST do their work! You must also be willing to give up sports and after school activites because o...
5.0 student
4/19/2010
Every day at this school is truly a blessing. It's a great environment, with caring teachers who actually like to teach, students who want to learn, and an administrative team which is obsessed with the schools success. As for extracurricular activities, there are student clubs, which are teacher-ma...
5.0 student
9/14/2009
5.0 parent
5/20/2008

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Isaac Bear Early College High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wilmington, NC and is served by the New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 251 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Isaac Bear Early College High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $411,529. Discover additional schools in the area, like Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc, John T. Hoggard High School, New Hanover High School, and more. Learn more about what Wilmington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Isaac Bear Early College High School.

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