Washington Early College High

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Washington Early College High ranks 102 nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Washington Early College High is a small public high school in Creswell, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 82 students. Despite being part of the Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 178 out of 242 districts in the state, Washington Early College High consistently outperforms both the district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance.

The school's proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) tests range from 64.7% in Biology to an impressive 94.7% in Math I, significantly higher than the district and state averages. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's high statewide ranking, placing it within the top 102 out of 640 North Carolina high schools. Washington Early College High also stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the state average, as well as a very high percentage of students (over 96%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Washington County High and John A. Holmes High, Washington Early College High significantly outperforms these schools in academic metrics, with much higher proficiency rates in EOC tests. The school's small size, low student-teacher ratio, and targeted focus on early college preparation may be contributing factors to its exceptional academic performance, particularly in serving its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928

(252) 793-1327

District: Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,567

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.1%

White:

15.6%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Early College High ranks better than 84.1% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.1%), White (15.6%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Early College High is 19.2. (See more...)

Compare Washington Early College High employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Early College High is $16,567.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Early College High 102^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Washington Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Schools 178^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Washington Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	80.98	49^th	514	90.5%
2021	92.36	54^th	594	90.9%
2022	94.61	31^st	621	95.0%
2023	82.39	116^th	626	81.5%
2024	87.17	102^nd	640	84.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.94	130^th	597	78.2%
2024	95.62	49^th	613	92.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.07	69^th	588	88.3%
2024	90.71	56^th	602	90.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.47	157^th	602	73.9%
2024	66.07	190^th	607	68.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Washington Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	98.24	18^th	430	95.8%
2023	88.60	51^st	434	88.2%
2024	94.12	40^th	437	90.8%

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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 Washington Early College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	8	22	0	1	2	33
2019	7	35	1	3	2	48
2020	8	46	1	7	3	65
2021	12	52	1	9	2	76
2022	14	48	2	9	2	75
2023	15	54	1	10	2	82
2024	12	54	1	8	2	77

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 Washington Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	33	3.0	11.0	90.9
2019	48	2.6	18.3	93.8
2020	65	2.9	22.0	95.4
2021	76	3.7	20.2	96.1
2022	75	3.0	25.0	96
2023	82	4.0	20.5	96.3
2024	77	4.0	19.2	96.1

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 Washington Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	33	3.0	11.0	90.9
2019	48	2.6	18.3	93.8
2020	65	2.9	22.0	95.4
2021	76	3.7	20.2	96.1
2022	75	3.0	25.0	96
2023	82	4.0	20.5	96.3
2024	77	4.0	19.2	96.1

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 Washington Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$514 (3.1%)	$16,053 (96.9%)	$16,567

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Early College High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 116^th of 626 High schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Washington Early College High)	71.4	79.2	7.8%
End of Course English II (Washington County Schools)	44.2	35.4	8.8%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math III (Washington Early College High)	81.8	99.9	18.1%
End of Course Math III (Washington County Schools)	23	37.6	14.6%
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	48	82	70.8%
African American	35	54	54.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	15	114.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.8%	96.3%	2.6%

Schools Near Washington 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)	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
Washington Early College High	Public	9-12	115 Middle Street	Creswell	27928	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 793-1327	77	4	19.2	96.1%	12 (15.6%)	54 (70.1%)	8 (10.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	87.2	102^nd of 640 public high schools	84.1%		82.4	116^th of 626 public high schools	81.5%	14	64.7	88.0	94.7	90.5	$16,567	$514	$16,053
Columbia High	Public	9-12	902 Main St	Columbia	27925	Tyrrell County	Tyrrell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 796-8161	193	14	13.4	98.4%	62 (32.1%)	64 (33.2%)	50 (25.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (7.3%)	49.5	302^nd of 640 public high schools	52.8%		26	467^th of 626 public high schools	25.4%	165		48.0	52.3	68.8	$17,784	$1,533	$16,251
John A Holmes High	Public	9-12	800 North Oakum Street	Edenton	27932	Chowan County	Edenton-Chowan Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 482-8426	589	33	17.5	99.5%	226 (38.4%)	267 (45.3%)	59 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.9%)	29.7	452^nd of 640 public high schools	29.4%		34.1	405^th of 626 public high schools	35.3%	47	45.8	52.5	23.3	45.7	$11,558	$663	$10,894
Washington County High	Public	9-12	800 E Main St	Plymouth	27962	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 793-3031	260	18	14.5	98.8%	14 (5.4%)	215 (82.7%)	20 (7.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	5.1	617^th of 640 public high schools	3.6%		3.2	613^th of 626 public high schools	2.1%	4	8.5	10.5	16.9		$16,949	$1,492	$15,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Early College High

What is the racial makeup of Washington Early College High?

Students at Washington Early College High are 70% African American, 16% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Washington Early College High a good school?

Washington Early College High ranks 102^nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Washington Early College High in?

Washington County Schools

How many students attend Washington Early College High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Washington Early College High.

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