NORTH EAST CAROLINA PREP

North East Carolina Prep is a Title I public charter school that is part of the North East Carolina Preparatory School school district, located in Tarboro, NC with about 903 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 55 teachers, North East Carolina Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

North East Carolina Prep (NECP), located in Tarboro, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The school is known for its community-focused environment and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic program that balances traditional learning with character development. By emphasizing a "Husky Pride" culture, the school aims to create a supportive, disciplined atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and socially, in preparation for life beyond graduation.

Beyond its core academic offerings, NECP is distinguished by its emphasis on extracurricular engagement and a close-knit school community. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and service opportunities designed to foster leadership skills and school spirit. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized instruction, North East Carolina Prep strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Tarboro community.

For more information, contact North East Carolina Prep at (252) 641-0464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
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NORTH EAST CAROLINA PREP is a public Title I Charter school in Tarboro, NC with about 903 enrolled students. See other public other schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
NC State Board of Education
Total Students:
903
Teachers:
55.92
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 903 students

White
47.2%
Black or African American
39.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.