Philip J Weaver Ed Center

300 South Spring Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

weaver.gcsnc.com/pages/Weaver_Academy

295 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

295

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip J Weaver Ed Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	23
Black	66
Asian	18
Two or More	18

White
170 (57.6 %)
Black
66 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
23 (7.8 %)
Asian
18 (6.1 %)
Two or More
18 (6.1 %)

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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)370-8282
Website:	http://weaver.gcsnc.com/pages/Weaver_Academy
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
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 74

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 90

Grade 12 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Philip J Weaver Ed Center
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	74
Grade 10	57
Grade 11	90
Grade 12	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Philip J Weaver Ed Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	70.2%
Male	88	29.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)