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.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562

(252) 637-5706

District: Craven County Board of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,415

Student/teacher ratio: 26.9

Number of students: 226

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

Hispanic:

16.4%

African American:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.3%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.98. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Craven Early College High employs 8.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Craven County Board of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Craven County Board of Education 111^th 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
2021	69.06	158^th	594	73.4%
2022	84.27	110^th	621	82.3%
2023	88.56	85^th	626	86.4%
2024	91.98	57^th	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
2022	82.32	87^th	544	84.0%
2023	85.57	90^th	597	84.9%
2024	93.47	65^th	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
2022	80.18	121^st	594	79.6%
2023	81.57	107^th	588	81.8%
2024	86.40	94^th	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	15^th	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
2022	85.43	105^th	585	82.1%
2023	91.30	70^th	602	88.4%
2024	94.99	37^th	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	119^th	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
2022	81.38	103^rd	534	80.7%
2023	89.63	56^th	537	89.6%
2024	87.59	80^th	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.

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.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Craven Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Craven Early College High)	88.9	79.1	9.8%
End of Course Biology (Craven County Board of Education)	62.5	54.1	8.4%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Craven Early College High)	86.7	84.1	2.6%
End of Course English II (Craven County Board of Education)	63.3	58.4	4.9%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Craven Early College High)	74.3	77.1	2.8%
End of Course Math I (Craven County Board of Education)	41.9	39.6	2.3%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Craven Early College High)	68.9	90.9	22%
End of Course Math III (Craven County Board of Education)	36.6	45.7	9.1%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	226	3.7%
African American	36	33	8.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	17	21	23.5%
Hispanic	28	37	32.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	127	121	4.7%
Two or More Races	9	14	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.1%	40.3%	2.2%

Schools Near Craven Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Craven Early College High	Public	9-12	800 College Court	New Bern	28562	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 637-5706	226	8	26.9	40.3%	121 (53.5%)	33 (14.6%)	37 (16.4%)	21 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	92	57^th of 640 public high schools	91.1%		88.6	85^th of 626 public high schools	86.4%	28	82.5	92.3	91.9	88.9								$7,415	$228	$7,188
New Bern High	Public	9-12	4200 Academic Drive	New Bern	28562	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 514-6400	1,631	91	17.9	53.3%	740 (45.4%)	523 (32.1%)	174 (10.7%)	112 (6.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (4.8%)	34.5	408^th of 640 public high schools	36.3%		34	407^th of 626 public high schools	35.0%	1	46.9	57.9	24.7	49.0								$8,493	$924	$7,569
West Craven High	Public	9-12	2600 Streets Ferry Road	Vanceboro	28586	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 244-3200	860	50	17.1	97.8%	397 (46.2%)	265 (30.8%)	131 (15.2%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.7%)	23.5	492^nd of 640 public high schools	23.1%		24.2	484^th of 626 public high schools	22.7%	8	44.8	44.1	24.1	37.3								$9,958	$1,152	$8,807
Jones Senior High School	Public	6-12	1378 Hwy 58 South	Trenton	28585	Jones County	Jones County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 448-2451	557	44	12.6	99.5%	243 (43.6%)	183 (32.9%)	84 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.4%)	31.1	440^th of 640 public high schools	31.3%		61.2	218^th of 626 public high schools	65.2%	222	37.7	52.2	32.7	49.3	52.2	32.9	32.8	39.1	43.5	43.1	74.1
Pamlico County High	Public	9-12	601 Main Street	Bayboro	28515	Pamlico County	Pamlico County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 745-3151	464	40	11.6	53.7%	293 (63.1%)	76 (16.4%)	46 (9.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.7%)	54	272^nd of 640 public high schools	57.5%		49.1	296^th of 626 public high schools	52.7%	24	64.1	53.3	46.3	67.0								$14,230	$961	$13,270

Frequently Asked Questions about Craven Early College High

What district is Craven Early College High in?

Craven County Board of Education

Is Craven Early College High a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

How many students attend Craven Early College High?

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

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