Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Summary:

Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is a public high school serving 205 students in grades 9-12 in Wilson, North Carolina, which is part of the Wilson County Schools district. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 68.8% to 91.8% across subjects like Biology, English II, and Math I.

What sets Wilson Academy of Applied Technology apart is its ability to support the academic success of diverse student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, White, and low-income students. The school's rankings within these subgroups are consistently in the top 10-20% of North Carolina high schools, indicating its commitment to equity and inclusive practices. Interestingly, the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates have fluctuated significantly over the past three years, from 24.75% to 98.52%, suggesting changes in its student population's socioeconomic composition.

Wilson Academy of Applied Technology's proximity to Beddingfield High School, which has lower academic performance and a higher percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, highlights the stark contrast in educational outcomes between the two schools. Understanding the factors that contribute to Wilson Academy of Applied Technology's success and the challenges faced by Beddingfield High School could provide valuable insights for the broader community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4809 Ward Blvd
       Wilson, NC  27893


(252) 265-4038

District: Wilson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,011 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.5%
African American:
26.3%
White:
25.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Academy of Applied Technology ranks better than 89.4% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Wilson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wilson Academy of Applied Technology has the smallest high school student body size in the Wilson County Schools District. Student population at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.5%), African American (26.3%), White (25.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is 20.5, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Wilson County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is $11,011, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Wilson County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Academy of Applied Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Academy of Applied Technology 68th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Wilson Academy of Applied Technology in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wilson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson County Schools 88th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.75 103rd 594 82.7%
2022 81.69 120th 621 80.7%
2023 85.87 101st 626 83.9%
2024 90.66 68th 640 89.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.89 32nd 544 94.1%
2023 90.17 75th 597 87.4%
2024 94.97 54th 613 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.40 151st 594 74.6%
2023 81.34 109th 588 81.5%
2024 85.55 102nd 602 83.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.43 46th 403 88.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.47 85th 585 85.5%
2023 88.41 92nd 602 84.7%
2024 93.74 52nd 607 91.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.14 59th 430 86.3%
2023 88.20 53rd 434 87.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.17 49th 436 88.8%
2023 92.23 42nd 449 90.6%
2024 92.71 44th 454 90.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.81 111th 534 79.2%
2023 81.52 105th 537 80.4%
2024 94.37 15th 553 97.3%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 17 28 0 16 0 1 2 0 64
2018 25 39 1 23 0 0 4 0 92
2019 29 47 1 40 0 0 5 0 122
2020 36 57 2 55 0 0 12 0 162
2021 52 73 3 67 0 0 8 0 203
2022 51 59 3 76 0 0 9 0 198
2023 52 54 6 83 0 0 10 0 205

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 Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 64 4.0 16.0 57.8
2018 92 5.5 16.7 60.9
2019 122 8.0 15.2 26.2
2020 162 10.8 14.8 27.2
2021 203 11.5 17.6 98.5
2022 198 11.5 17.2 24.7
2023 205 10.0 20.5 60

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 Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 64 4.0 16.0 57.8
2018 92 5.5 16.7 60.9
2019 122 8.0 15.2 26.2
2020 162 10.8 14.8 27.2
2021 203 11.5 17.6 98.5
2022 198 11.5 17.2 24.7
2023 205 10.0 20.5 60

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 Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $214 (1.9%) $10,797 (98.1%) $11,011

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Wilson Academy of Applied Technology)86.786.4
 0.3%
   End of Course Biology (Wilson County Schools)58.249.1
 9.1%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Wilson Academy of Applied Technology)79.279.2
   End of Course English II (Wilson County Schools)59.960.4
 0.5%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Wilson Academy of Applied Technology)69.468.2
 1.2%
   End of Course Math I (Wilson County Schools)46.132.4
 13.7%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Wilson Academy of Applied Technology)53.884.6
 30.8%
   End of Course Math III (Wilson County Schools)43.159.5
 16.4%
   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 Students122205
 68%
African American4754
 14.9%
American Indian00
Asian16
 500%
Hispanic4083
 107.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2952
 79.3%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.2%60%
 33.8%


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Students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology are 40% Hispanic, 26% African American, 25% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Wilson Academy of Applied Technology ranks 68th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Wilson Academy of Applied Technology.


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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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