East Wake Academy
Charter School
1,265 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
East Wake Academy, located in Zebulon, North Carolina, is a K-12 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and character building. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the academy fosters a tight-knit community where students receive personalized attention, allowing faculty to tailor instruction to meet individual learning needs. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement.
Beyond its academic focus, East Wake Academy places a strong emphasis on community values and the development of responsible, well-rounded citizens. The school encourages active parental involvement and maintains high expectations for student conduct, creating a supportive culture that values integrity, respect, and academic excellence. With a mission rooted in a "family-like" atmosphere, the academy serves as a distinct alternative to traditional district schools, aiming to empower its students to achieve their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.
Beyond its academic focus, East Wake Academy places a strong emphasis on community values and the development of responsible, well-rounded citizens. The school encourages active parental involvement and maintains high expectations for student conduct, creating a supportive culture that values integrity, respect, and academic excellence. With a mission rooted in a "family-like" atmosphere, the academy serves as a distinct alternative to traditional district schools, aiming to empower its students to achieve their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.
1,265
Total Students
88.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 872 |
| Hispanic | 138 |
| Black | 161 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More | 80 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White872 (68.9%)
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Black161 (12.7%)
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Hispanic138 (10.9%)
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Two or More80 (6.3%)
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Asian12 (0.9%)
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American Indian2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | East Wake Academy |
| Phone: | (919)404-0444 |
| Website: | http://www.eastwakeacademy.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,265 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 88.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
82
Grade 1
81
Grade 2
94
Grade 3
96
Grade 4
98
Grade 5
102
Grade 6
102
Grade 7
101
Grade 8
100
Grade 9
105
Grade 10
105
Grade 11
104
Grade 12
95
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 82 |
| Grade 1 | 81 |
| Grade 2 | 94 |
| Grade 3 | 96 |
| Grade 4 | 98 |
| Grade 5 | 102 |
| Grade 6 | 102 |
| Grade 7 | 101 |
| Grade 8 | 100 |
| Grade 9 | 105 |
| Grade 10 | 105 |
| Grade 11 | 104 |
| Grade 12 | 95 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 602 | 47.6% |
| Male | 663 | 52.4% |