Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

Summary:

Weldon STEM High School Career Academies is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Weldon, North Carolina, with a student population of 120. The school is part of the Weldon City Schools district, which is ranked 222 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weldon STEM High School Career Academies has a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 95.42% to 96.67% over the past three school years, with a very low percentage of white students, ranging from 1.31% to 2.05%. The school consistently performs poorly on state standardized tests, with only 11.4% of students proficient or better in Biology in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 53.4% statewide and 18.6% for the Weldon City Schools district. Weldon STEM High School Career Academies has been ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in North Carolina, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of schools over the past several years, and its performance on state tests is particularly low for female, male, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups.

While Weldon STEM High School Career Academies has a very high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, ranging from 97.5% to 98.04% over the past three school years, some nearby schools with similar demographics, such as Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academy and Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic, perform better on state assessments. Additionally, the school's performance is significantly worse than the nearby Roanoke Valley Early College, which is also part of the Weldon City Schools district and outperforms Weldon STEM on state tests and has a higher statewide ranking.

Detail:

Public 9-12

415 County Road
Weldon, NC 27890

(252) 536-4829

District: Weldon City Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,405

Feeder schools for Weldon STEM High School Career Academies:

Elementary:	Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Middle:	Weldon Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 120

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.7%

White:

1.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weldon STEM High School Career Academies ranks worse than 93% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.7%), two or more races (1.7%), White (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Weldon STEM High School Career Academies employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies is $18,405.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weldon STEM High School Career Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Weldon STEM High School Career Academies 595^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Weldon STEM High School Career Academies in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Weldon City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Weldon City Schools 222^nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

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Rank History for all students at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2014	16.12	376^th	451	16.6%
2015	9.42	456^th	531	14.1%
2016	9.47	443^rd	507	12.6%
2017	5.84	437^th	476	8.2%
2018	2.32	455^th	469	3.0%
2019	7.38	471^st	514	8.4%
2021	2.33	593^rd	594	0.2%
2022	5.08	605^th	621	2.6%
2023	3.75	609^th	626	2.7%
2024	9.57	595^th	640	7.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	6.06	412^th	424	2.8%
2019	15.10	403^rd	446	9.6%
2022	10.22	533^rd	544	2.0%
2023	8.78	581^st	597	2.7%
2024	14.76	563^rd	613	8.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	0.85	446^th	449	0.7%
2019	3.64	464^th	475	2.3%
2022	4.32	586^th	594	1.3%
2023	4.06	580^th	588	1.4%
2024	11.81	549^th	602	8.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	3.45	452^nd	463	2.4%
2019	10.56	451^st	488	7.6%
2021	4.07	478^th	481	0.6%
2022	5.56	575^th	585	1.7%
2023	4.87	586^th	602	2.7%
2024	9.27	576^th	607	5.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	8.81	349^th	359	2.8%
2019	18.31	330^th	369	10.6%
2022	12.49	422^nd	430	1.9%
2023	12.08	421^st	434	3.0%
2024	21.18	382^nd	437	12.6%

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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 Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2013	4	208	1	0	2	215
2014	4	192	2	0	3	201
2015	4	173	2	0	2	181
2016	2	174	0	1	5	182
2017	4	184	0	0	5	193
2018	5	185	0	0	2	192
2019	5	180	0	1	2	188
2020	3	179	0	1	2	185
2021	2	146	0	1	4	153
2022	3	141	0	0	2	146
2023	2	116	0	0	2	120

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 Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	215	25.8	8.3	83.3
2014	201	22.8	8.7	83.6
2015	181	24.0	7.5	98.3
2016	182	21.0	8.6	98.4
2017	193	20.0	9.6	97.4
2018	192	19.0	10.1	98.4
2019	188	15.7	11.9	98.4
2020	185	16.2	11.3	97.8
2021	153	17.6	8.6	98
2022	146	13.0	11.2	97.9
2023	120	12.4	9.6	97.5

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 Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	215	25.8	8.3	83.3
2014	201	22.8	8.7	83.6
2015	181	24.0	7.5	98.3
2016	182	21.0	8.6	98.4
2017	193	20.0	9.6	97.4
2018	192	19.0	10.1	98.4
2019	188	15.7	11.9	98.4
2020	185	16.2	11.3	97.8
2021	153	17.6	8.6	98
2022	146	13.0	11.2	97.9
2023	120	12.4	9.6	97.5

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 Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,475 (13.4%)	$15,930 (86.6%)	$18,405

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 471^st of 514 High schools	Ranks 609^th of 626 High schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Weldon STEM High School Career Academies)	32.4	15.4	17%
End of Course Biology (Weldon City Schools)	41.7	20.4	21.3%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Weldon STEM High School Career Academies)	22	20.7	1.3%
End of Course English II (Weldon City Schools)	40.7	40	0.7%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math III (Weldon STEM High School Career Academies)	5.9	11.5	5.6%
End of Course Math III (Weldon City Schools)	11.8	22	10.2%
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	120	36.2%
African American	180	116	35.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	2	60%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.4%	97.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

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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
Weldon STEM High School Career Academies	Public	9-12	415 County Road	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Weldon City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-4829	120	12	9.6	97.5%	2 (1.7%)	116 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	9.6	595^th of 640 public high schools	7.0%		3.8	609^th of 626 public high schools	2.7%	14	11.4	23.3	28.2	14.7	$18,405	$2,475	$15,931
Roanoke Valley Early College	Public	9-12	100 College Dr	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Weldon City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-6364	119	5	23.8	97.5%	4 (3.4%)	108 (90.8%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	43.2	347^th of 640 public high schools	45.8%		23.8	487^th of 626 public high schools	22.2%	140	23.5	72.5	66.7	52.1	$10,910	$689	$10,222
Halifax County Early College High	Public	9-12	100 College Drive	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-5461	128	5	25.6	97.7%	6 (4.7%)	98 (76.6%)	5 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	63.7	212^th of 640 public high schools	66.9%		74.8	155^th of 626 public high schools	75.2%	57	17.2	65.5	94.9	80.0
Northampton Early College	Public	9-12	100 College Dr.	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 585-1900	171	7	24.4	98.2%	9 (5.3%)	146 (85.4%)	9 (5.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	56.6	249^th of 640 public high schools	61.1%		60.7	221^st of 626 public high schools	64.7%	28	45.2	71.7	63.2	62.5	$11,161	$688	$10,474
Roanoke Rapids Early College High	Public	9-12	844 Hamilton St	Roanoke Rapids	27870	Halifax County	Roanoke Rapids City Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 519-7205	124	5	24.8	97.6%	68 (54.8%)	40 (32.3%)	6 (4.8%)	7 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	89.8	79^th of 640 public high schools	87.7%		84.4	108^th of 626 public high schools	82.7%	29	78.3	95.4	92.3	84.6	$10,292	$309	$9,983
Roanoke Rapids High School	Public	9-12	800 Hamilton Street	Roanoke Rapids	27870	Halifax County	Roanoke Rapids City Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 519-7200	783	47	16.8	99.6%	461 (58.9%)	213 (27.2%)	62 (7.9%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.5%)	17.8	531^st of 640 public high schools	17.0%		18.1	522^nd of 626 public high schools	16.6%	9	40.3	40.1	20.2	29.5	$9,511	$641	$8,870
Northampton County High School	Public	9-12	152 Hurricane Drive	Gaston	27832	Northampton County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 537-1910	240	19	12.9	98.8%	19 (7.9%)	202 (84.2%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	7.9	609^th of 640 public high schools	4.8%		6.2	601^st of 626 public high schools	4.0%	8	13.6	22.6	26.8	5.2	$17,040	$1,791	$15,249
Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic	Public	9-12	8492 Hwy 48	Littleton	27850	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 586-4125	312	18	17.0	99.0%	12 (3.8%)	241 (77.2%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	7.4	610^th of 640 public high schools	4.7%		10.8	573^rd of 626 public high schools	8.5%	37	14.3	24.4	16.9	27.7	$15,602	$2,497	$13,105
Northampton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	701 N Church St	Jackson	27845	Northampton County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(252) 585-1900	36	0		44.4%	6 (16.7%)	21 (58.3%)	2 (5.6%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.9%)								(n/a)
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academy	Public	9-12	16683 Hwy 125	Halifax	27839	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 445-2027	196	15	12.6	98.5%	2 (1.0%)	178 (90.8%)	11 (5.6%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7.4	611^th of 640 public high schools	4.5%		7.4	595^th of 626 public high schools	5.0%	16	23.1	15.7	16.9	18.9	$16,987	$2,312	$14,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

What schools feed into Weldon STEM High School Career Academies?

Weldon STEM High School Career Academies is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Middle : Weldon Middle

What district is Weldon STEM High School Career Academies in?

Weldon City Schools

How many students attend Weldon STEM High School Career Academies?

In the 2022-23 school year, 120 students attended Weldon STEM High School Career Academies.

What is the racial makeup of Weldon STEM High School Career Academies?

Students at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies are 97% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Weldon STEM High School Career Academies a good school?

Weldon STEM High School Career Academies ranks in the bottom 7.0% of North Carolina high schools.

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