Early College EAST High

Summary:

Early College EAST High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Havelock, North Carolina, with a student population of 203. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Craven County Board of Education district, which is ranked 111 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Early College EAST High consistently outperforms the Craven County district and the state of North Carolina in End-of-Course (EOC) test scores across subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates range from 75.8% in Math I to 95.7% in Math III, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance on these EOC tests has been strong over the past few years, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% and even reaching 95% in some subjects. Additionally, Early College EAST High performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students, often ranking in the top 100 schools in North Carolina.

Compared to nearby schools, such as New Bern High and Havelock High, Early College EAST High significantly outperforms them in academic metrics such as EOC test scores and school rankings. While the nearby schools have respectable performance, Early College EAST High stands out with its exceptional results, often exceeding the district and state averages by a wide margin. Despite having a lower spending per student of $7,531 for the 2018-2019 school year compared to nearby schools, Early College EAST High is able to achieve these exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.

Detail:

Public 9-12

104 Middle School Lane
Havelock, NC 28532

(252) 444-5194

District: Craven County Board of Education

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,531

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.8%

Hispanic:

13.1%

African American:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Early College EAST High ranks better than 90% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd 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 91.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Early College EAST High has the smallest high school student body size in the Craven County Board of Education School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.8%), Hispanic (13.1%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Craven County Board of Education School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early College EAST High is 22.9. 3 high schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Early College EAST High employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early College EAST High is $7,531. 3 high schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Early College EAST High:

SchoolDigger ranks Early College EAST High 64^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Early College EAST High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

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 Early College EAST High

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Rank History for all students at Early College EAST High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	91.98	55^th	594	90.7%
2022	90.93	68^th	621	89.0%
2023	90.96	59^th	626	90.6%
2024	91.25	64^th	640	90.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Early College EAST High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.77	50^th	597	91.6%
2024	95.16	53^rd	613	91.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Early College EAST High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	88.70	70^th	594	88.2%
2023	84.30	95^th	588	83.8%
2024	86.68	93^rd	602	84.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Early College EAST High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	77.09	60^th	398	84.9%
2023	58.26	194^th	403	51.9%
2024	79.01	14^th	403	96.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Early College EAST High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	91.99	68^th	585	88.4%
2023	93.21	56^th	602	90.7%
2024	93.53	54^th	607	91.1%

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Rank History for White students at Early College EAST High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	83.95	89^th	534	83.3%
2023	87.97	65^th	537	87.9%
2024	91.46	42^nd	553	92.4%

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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 Early College EAST High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	37	6	2	3	0	0	2	50
2012	78	12	2	6	0	1	5	104
2013	110	17	4	10	0	1	7	149
2014	132	24	4	17	2	1	7	187
2015	155	31	4	16	2	2	10	220
2016	140	34	5	18	2	2	9	210
2017	136	31	6	20	2	1	7	203
2018	132	29	4	16	1	1	9	192
2019	131	30	3	15	0	1	8	188
2020	137	23	3	18	0	0	20	201
2021	146	25	3	17	0	1	12	204
2022	143	26	2	23	0	2	13	209
2023	138	23	4	25	0	2	11	203
2024	137	17	4	26	0	2	13	199

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	50	2.1	23.8	24
2012	104	5.1	20.3	26.9
2013	149	7.2	20.5	22.1
2014	187	7.0	26.3	24.6
2015	220	9.0	24.4	20.5
2016	210	10.0	21.0	21.4
2017	203	9.5	21.3	23.6
2018	192	10.0	19.2	16.1
2019	188	9.0	20.8	24.5
2020	201	8.3	23.9	13.9
2021	204	7.0	29.1	15.2
2022	209	7.0	29.8	12
2023	203	8.5	23.8	23.2
2024	199	8.6	22.9	26.1

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 Early College EAST High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	50	2.1	23.8	24
2012	104	5.1	20.3	26.9
2013	149	7.2	20.5	22.1
2014	187	7.0	26.3	24.6
2015	220	9.0	24.4	20.5
2016	210	10.0	21.0	21.4
2017	203	9.5	21.3	23.6
2018	192	10.0	19.2	16.1
2019	188	9.0	20.8	24.5
2020	201	8.3	23.9	13.9
2021	204	7.0	29.1	15.2
2022	209	7.0	29.8	12
2023	203	8.5	23.8	23.2
2024	199	8.6	22.9	26.1

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 Early College EAST High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$242 (3.2%)	$7,289 (96.8%)	$7,531

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College EAST High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Early College EAST High)	80.5	84.1	3.6%
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 (Early College EAST High)	92.5	88.4	4.1%
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 (Early College EAST High)	78.1	77.1	1%
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 (Early College EAST High)	76.7	92.1	15.4%
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	188	203	8%
African American	30	23	23.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	15	25	66.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	131	138	5.3%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.5%	23.2%	1.3%

Schools Near Early College EAST 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early College EAST High	Public	9-12	104 Middle School Lane	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 444-5194	199	9	22.9	26.1%	137 (68.8%)	17 (8.5%)	26 (13.1%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	13 (6.5%)	91.2	64^th of 640 public high schools	90.0%		91	59^th of 626 public high schools	90.6%	5	79.5	94.9	75.8	95.7	$7,531	$242	$7,289
Havelock High	Public	9-12	101 Webb Boulevard	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 444-5112	1,063	56	18.8	52.2%	496 (46.7%)	267 (25.1%)	162 (15.2%)	13 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	114 (10.7%)	47.8	311^th of 640 public high schools	51.4%		55	258^th of 626 public high schools	58.8%	53	61.5	61.3	47.0	42.8	$9,356	$1,044	$8,312
Bridges School	Public	6-12	140 Vashti Dr	Morehead City	28557	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 808-3040	13	5	2.6	76.9%	5 (38.5%)	5 (38.5%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)					$50,386	$4,316	$46,070
Croatan High	Public	9-12	1 Cougar Lane	Newport	28570	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 393-7022	1,015	61	16.7	29.0%	856 (84.3%)	11 (1.1%)	87 (8.6%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.1%)	83.6	119^th of 640 public high schools	81.4%		80.1	127^th of 626 public high schools	79.7%	8	81.2	77.2	76.9	78.2	$9,671	$682	$8,989
West Carteret High	Public	9-12	4700 Country Club Road	Morehead City	28557	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 726-1176	1,097	69	15.8	46.9%	775 (70.6%)	62 (5.7%)	160 (14.6%)	16 (1.5%)	5 (0.5%)	9 (0.8%)	70 (6.4%)	52.6	284^th of 640 public high schools	55.6%		64.8	196^th of 626 public high schools	68.7%	88	54.1	61.0	44.4	64.8	$10,075	$730	$9,345
East Carteret High	Public	9-12	3263 Hwy 70 E	Beaufort	28516	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 728-3514	546	39	13.9	47.4%	434 (79.5%)	41 (7.5%)	32 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.2%)	75.2	152^nd of 640 public high schools	76.3%		73.1	159^th of 626 public high schools	74.6%	7	72.0	65.2	65.3	87.1	$11,795	$560	$11,235
Swansboro High	Public	9-12	161 Queens Creek Rd	Swansboro	28584	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 326-4300	1,192	66	17.9	36.9%	831 (69.7%)	73 (6.1%)	153 (12.8%)	11 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	117 (9.8%)	74.1	158^th of 640 public high schools	75.3%		75.3	153^rd of 626 public high schools	75.6%	5	75.3	70.5	61.9	72.8	$9,312	$763	$8,549
Pamlico County High	Public	9-12	601 Main Street	Bayboro	28515	Pamlico County	Pamlico County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 745-3151	454	35	12.8	97.8%	272 (59.9%)	76 (16.7%)	49 (10.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.7%)	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
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	1,632	89	18.3	54.3%	728 (44.6%)	486 (29.8%)	207 (12.7%)	114 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (5.8%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Early College EAST High

What district is Early College EAST High in?

Craven County Board of Education

What is the racial makeup of Early College EAST High?

Students at Early College EAST High are 69% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Early College EAST High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Early College EAST High.

Is Early College EAST High a good school?

Yes. Early College EAST High ranks in the top 10.0% of North Carolina high schools.

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