PHILIP J WEAVER ED CENTER

Philip J Weaver Ed Center is a public high school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 307 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 42 teachers, Philip J Weaver Ed Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

The Philip J. Weaver Education Center, commonly known as Weaver Academy, is a specialized magnet high school located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is part of the Guilford County Schools district. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, Weaver serves as a career and technical education (CTE) hub, offering students a unique curriculum that focuses on both rigorous academics and professional skill development. The school is highly regarded for its specialized programs, which often include fields such as performing arts, culinary arts, digital media, engineering, and various health sciences.

The school is designed to provide students with hands-on, real-world experience, often bridging the gap between high school education and post-secondary career or college readiness. By integrating academic instruction with specialized technical training, Weaver Academy creates an environment where students can pursue their specific interests and talents in a highly focused, professional setting. The center operates as a destination school, attracting students from across the county who are looking for an enriched, career-oriented educational experience.

For more information, contact Philip J Weaver Ed Center at (336) 370-8282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 South Spring Street
Greensboro, NC 27401-2343
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PHILIP J WEAVER ED CENTER is a public school in Greensboro, NC with about 307 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
307
Teachers:
42.76
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 307 students

White
62.2%
Black or African American
19.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
73.9%
Male
26.1%

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.