The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
1,076 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
73 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)46%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Asian
(10-11)2%
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)37%
13%
Black
(10-11)51%
26%
White
(10-11)8%
53%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)51%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of E E Waddell High School?
The graduation rate of E E Waddell High School is 51%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%.
How many students attend E E Waddell High School?
1,076 students attend E E Waddell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of E E Waddell High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does E E Waddell High School offer ?
E E Waddell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is E E Waddell High School part of?
E E Waddell High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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