Wilkes Early College High School

High Supplemental Virtual Wilkesboro, NC Grades 09–13 Town: Distant North Wilkesboro, NC SchoolScore™ F (40.3)
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Wilkes Early College High School
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–13 SchoolScore™ F (40.3)
265
Students
9.0
Teachers
29.4:1
Student:Teacher
(336)838-6247
Phone
http://wechs.wilkescountyschools.org/
Website

Wilkes Early College High School is a public school administered by the Wilkes County Schools district in Wilkesboro, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–13.

Key statistics: 265 students enrolled; a 29.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant 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 High School Average
Enrollment
265.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 66% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
29.44:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▲ 50% worse
Free Lunch %
98.9%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 29% worse
School Details
School Name
Wilkes Early College High School
NCESSCH ID
370495003125
State School ID
NC-970-393
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1328 S Collegiate Dr
City
Wilkesboro
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28697
County
Wilkes County
Metro Area
North Wilkesboro, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
3705
State Leg. Upper
37036
State Leg. Lower
37094
Latitude
36.13596
Longitude
-81.1844
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
265
Total Students
👩‍🏫
9.0
Teachers FTE
📐
29.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
9.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)9.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 262 98.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Wilkes County Schools
LEAID
3704950
State LEA ID
NC-970
Phone
(336)667-1121
Website
http://www.wilkescountyschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
North Wilkesboro
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$128,692K
Federal Revenue
$21,904K
State Revenue
$81,466K
Local Revenue
$25,322K
Total Expenditure
$121,051K
Instruction Exp.
$64,031K
Support Services
$34,881K
Other Current Exp.
$6,466K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Wilkes Early College High School

1
Wilkesboro Elementary School
Wilkesboro · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
Wilkes Central High School
Wilkesboro · High
1.8 mi
3
Moravian Falls Elementary School
Moravian Falls · Elementary
2.7 mi
4
Central Wilkes Middle School
Moravian Falls · Middle
2.9 mi
5
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Elementary
3.9 mi
6
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkesboro · Middle
3.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wilkes Early College High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Wilkes Early College High School?
265 students are enrolled at Wilkes Early College High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Wilkes Early College High School have?
Wilkes Early College High School has 9.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 29.4:1.
What grades does Wilkes Early College High School serve?
Wilkes Early College High School serves grades 09 through 13.
Is Wilkes Early College High School a charter school?
Wilkes Early College High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Wilkes Early College High School located in?
Wilkes Early College High School is located in the North Wilkesboro, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Wilkes Early College High School belong to?
Wilkes Early College High School is part of the Wilkes County Schools school district.
How much does Wilkes County Schools spend per student?
The Wilkes County Schools district spends approximately $456,796,226 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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