West Lake Preparatory Academy

Other Charter No virtual instruction Denver, NC Grades KG–09 Rural: Fringe Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ F (45)
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West Lake Preparatory Academy
Denver, NC 28037
Other ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–09 SchoolScore™ F (45)
402
Students
7.4
Teachers
54.3:1
Student:Teacher
(704)966-2202
Phone
http://www.wlakeprep.org/
Website

West Lake Preparatory Academy is a public charter school administered by the West Lake Preparatory Academy district in Denver, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Other level for students in grades KG–09.

Key statistics: 402 students enrolled; a 54.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Other School Average
Enrollment
402.0
State avg: 753.0
▼ 47% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
54.32:1
State avg: 16.3:1
▲ 233% worse
Free Lunch %
54.2%
State avg: 47.3%
▲ 15% worse
School Details
School Name
West Lake Preparatory Academy
NCESSCH ID
370045303508
State School ID
NC-55B-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1691 Forney Creek
City
Denver
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28037
County
Lincoln County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3710
State Leg. Upper
37044
State Leg. Lower
37097
Latitude
35.49146
Longitude
-81.01377
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
👥
402
Total Students
👩‍🏫
7.4
Teachers FTE
📐
54.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
7.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)7.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 218 54.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
West Lake Preparatory Academy
LEAID
3700453
State LEA ID
NC-55B
Phone
(704)966-2202
Website
–
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Denver
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,483K
Federal Revenue
$290K
State Revenue
$2,955K
Local Revenue
$1,238K
Total Expenditure
$5,675K
Instruction Exp.
$2,257K
Support Services
$2,828K
Other Current Exp.
$198K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Lake Preparatory Academy

1
St James Elementary
Denver · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
Lincoln Charter School
Denver · Other
1 mi
3
Catawba Springs Elementary
Denver · Elementary
2.5 mi
4
East Lincoln High
Denver · High
2.6 mi
5
Rock Springs Elementary
Denver · Elementary
2.7 mi
6
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Middle
4.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Lake Preparatory Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Lake Preparatory Academy?
402 students are enrolled at West Lake Preparatory Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Lake Preparatory Academy have?
West Lake Preparatory Academy has 7.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 54.3:1.
What grades does West Lake Preparatory Academy serve?
West Lake Preparatory Academy serves grades KG through 09.
Is West Lake Preparatory Academy a charter school?
West Lake Preparatory Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is West Lake Preparatory Academy located in?
West Lake Preparatory Academy is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does West Lake Preparatory Academy belong to?
West Lake Preparatory Academy is part of the West Lake Preparatory Academy school district.
How much does West Lake Preparatory Academy spend per student?
The West Lake Preparatory Academy district spends approximately $14,116,915 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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