Eastern Wayne High

www.waynecountyschools.org/

826 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eastern Wayne High School, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Wayne County Public Schools district. Situated on New Hope Road, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular engagement. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in military service, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Eastern Wayne High School offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including athletic teams, arts programs, and various student organizations. The school maintains a strong connection to the local Goldsboro community, often highlighting school spirit through its mascot, the Warriors. By providing diverse opportunities for involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

826

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Wayne High
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	121
Black	488
Asian	10
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
488 (59.1 %)
White
168 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
121 (14.6 %)
Two or More
37 (4.5 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)751-7120
Website:	http://www.waynecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	826
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	766
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 246

Grade 10 231

Grade 11 176

Grade 12 173