WILMINGTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Wilmington Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Wilmington Preparatory Academy school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 142 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Wilmington Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the information available for Wilmington Preparatory Academy, here is a summary of the school:
Wilmington Preparatory Academy, located at 134 Cinema Drive in Wilmington, NC, is a private educational institution dedicated to providing a structured and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a traditional approach to learning, focusing on core subjects while fostering the intellectual and personal development of its students. By maintaining a concentrated curriculum, the academy aims to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success, often placing a strong emphasis on foundational skills, critical thinking, and character development within a smaller classroom setting.
The school is known for its commitment to a close-knit community atmosphere, which allows for more personalized attention from faculty and staff. By prioritizing a disciplined learning environment, Wilmington Preparatory Academy seeks to equip students with the tools necessary to excel in higher education and beyond. For families seeking an alternative to the public school system, the academy offers a focused educational experience designed to support both individual student achievement and a comprehensive mastery of academic standards.
For more information, contact Wilmington Preparatory Academy at (910) 799-6776 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-6776
http://www.wilmingtonprep.com
WILMINGTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Wilmington, NC with about 142 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NC State Board of Education - District:
- Wilmington Preparatory Academy
- Total Students:
- 142
- Teachers:
- 12.26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 142 students
- Black or African American
- 62.0%
- White
- 25.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Female
- 44.4%
- Male
- 55.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.