Craven Early College High

Summary:

Craven Early College High is a public high school in New Bern, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a diverse student population of 226. This high-performing school consistently outshines its nearby counterparts, including West Craven High and New Bern High, in academic achievement and statewide rankings.

Craven Early College High's academic prowess is evident in its exceptional performance on End-of-Course (EOC) tests, where it outpaces the Craven County Board of Education and the state of North Carolina. For instance, the school had a 92.3% proficiency rate in English II, compared to 59.1% for the district and 59.7% for the state. This strong academic performance has earned Craven Early College High a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 57th out of 640 North Carolina high schools, placing it in the top 10% of schools in the state.

Craven Early College High's success extends beyond its overall academic achievements. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance among specific student groups, ranking 37th out of 607 North Carolina high schools for male students and 15th out of 398 high schools for gifted and talented students. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 19% to 40.27%, suggests it serves a population with a higher socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding schools, such as Pamlico County High and Jones Senior High School.


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Public 9-12

 800 College Court
       New Bern, NC  28562


(252) 637-5706

District: Craven County Board of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,415 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.9 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Hispanic:
16.4%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Craven Early College High ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Craven Early College High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Hispanic (16.4%), African American (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Craven Early College High is 26.9, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Craven Early College High is $7,415, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Craven Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Craven Early College High 57th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Craven Early College High in the ranking list.)

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Craven County Board of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Craven County Board of Education 111th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Craven Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Craven Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.06 158th 594 73.4%
2022 84.27 110th 621 82.3%
2023 88.56 85th 626 86.4%
2024 91.98 57th 640 91.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Craven Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.32 87th 544 84.0%
2023 85.57 90th 597 84.9%
2024 93.47 65th 613 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Craven Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.18 121st 594 79.6%
2023 81.57 107th 588 81.8%
2024 86.40 94th 602 84.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Craven Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.63 15th 398 96.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Craven Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.43 105th 585 82.1%
2023 91.30 70th 602 88.4%
2024 94.99 37th 607 93.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Craven Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.59 119th 434 72.6%
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Rank History for White students at Craven Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.38 103rd 534 80.7%
2023 89.63 56th 537 89.6%
2024 87.59 80th 553 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Craven Early College High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 30 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 50
2008 59 30 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 95
2009 91 47 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2010 115 61 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2011 121 53 1 8 2 0 5 0 190
2012 103 48 3 13 2 0 7 0 176
2013 99 46 5 9 2 0 10 0 171
2014 103 41 6 12 1 0 8 0 171
2015 121 51 8 14 1 0 10 0 205
2016 134 46 10 19 0 0 10 0 219
2017 128 46 12 20 0 0 10 0 216
2018 121 40 18 26 0 0 6 0 211
2019 127 36 17 28 1 0 9 0 218
2020 127 29 16 31 0 0 15 0 218
2021 130 28 21 31 0 0 11 0 221
2022 132 34 21 31 0 0 11 0 229
2023 121 33 21 37 0 0 14 0 226

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Craven Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 50 4.1 12.2 50
2008 95 7.2 13.2 42.4
2009 144 10.9 13.2 35.4
2010 184 9.5 19.3 33.7
2011 190 10.5 18.0 34.7
2012 176 9.5 18.5 43.8
2013 171 12.2 14.0 39.2
2014 171 12.4 13.7 33.3
2015 205 13.0 15.7 32.7
2016 219 13.0 16.8 31.1
2017 216 12.1 17.8 28.7
2018 211 8.1 25.9 31.3
2019 218 10.0 21.6 38.1
2020 218 9.6 22.7 22
2021 221 9.4 23.5 19
2022 229 8.1 28.1 24.9
2023 226 8.3 26.9 40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Craven Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 50 4.1 12.2 50
2008 95 7.2 13.2 42.4
2009 144 10.9 13.2 35.4
2010 184 9.5 19.3 33.7
2011 190 10.5 18.0 34.7
2012 176 9.5 18.5 43.8
2013 171 12.2 14.0 39.2
2014 171 12.4 13.7 33.3
2015 205 13.0 15.7 32.7
2016 219 13.0 16.8 31.1
2017 216 12.1 17.8 28.7
2018 211 8.1 25.9 31.3
2019 218 10.0 21.6 38.1
2020 218 9.6 22.7 22
2021 221 9.4 23.5 19
2022 229 8.1 28.1 24.9
2023 226 8.3 26.9 40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Craven Early College High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $228 (3.1%) $7,188 (96.9%) $7,415

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Craven Early College High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Craven Early College High)88.979.1
 9.8%
   End of Course Biology (Craven County Board of Education)62.554.1
 8.4%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Craven Early College High)86.784.1
 2.6%
   End of Course English II (Craven County Board of Education)63.358.4
 4.9%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Craven Early College High)74.377.1
 2.8%
   End of Course Math I (Craven County Board of Education)41.939.6
 2.3%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Craven Early College High)68.990.9
 22%
   End of Course Math III (Craven County Board of Education)36.645.7
 9.1%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students218226
 3.7%
African American3633
 8.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1721
 23.5%
Hispanic2837
 32.1%
Pacific Islander00
White127121
 4.7%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%40.3%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Craven Early College High

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Craven Early College High.

Students at Craven Early College High are 54% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Yes. Craven Early College High ranks in the top 8.9% of North Carolina high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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