East Wake Academy

East Wake Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
821 Charter School Way,  Zebulon, NC
3.9
3.1
1,246 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephen Gay
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
83
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
60%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
67.4%
State Average
54.6%
Science
83.8%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
532:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
72%
Black
11.7%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#25 Best Public HS Teachers in North Carolina
#35 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 102 Students
East Carolina University 101 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 67 Students
Appalachian State University 67 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 63 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 56 Students
Elon University 41 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 39 Students
Western Carolina University 36 Students
Campbell University 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 37 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Nursing 22 Students
Business 21 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Environmental Science 12 Students
Chemistry 11 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Graphic Design 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 69 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/14/2024
My child had an outstanding freshman year, marked by significant academic achievements, deep personal growth, and wonderful experiences both inside and outside the classroom."
5.0 Senior
1/29/2024
This was a great school. I would like my kids to go here. I heard about problems at other schools and these have never happened here.
4.0 Parent
1/7/2024
East Wake Academy is a small charter school therefore resources fall short at times, (counselors especially). However, the staff, facilities and parent involvement are fantastic.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 23 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/22/2025
My child use to love school until they started going here .The ,middle school is bad as the principal can't do their job and they constantly are asking for money .The elementary school was fine as well as the high school.
5.0 parent
2/27/2023
This school has been a MAJOR improvement from another charter school we attended in the area. East Wake Academy has provided an excellent education for my child thus-far. The communication has been excellent and the fun learning environment and activities planned for the children exceeds any of our...
1.0 parent
9/21/2022
They are not a good school anymore they will fail your child. They are running like a business and will tell you that your child is replaceable. If you child has an IEP forget about it
5.0 parent
8/8/2022
We have been here for 6 years. We love ewa!

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East Wake Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 821 Charter School Way in Zebulon, in the Zebulon neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 1,246 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. East Wake Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $323,666. Discover additional schools in the area, like Franklin Academy, American Leadership Academy, Calvary Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Zebulon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Wake Academy.

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