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East Wake Academy

#2 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnston County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Zebulon, NC
  • 63 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      C-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    East Wake Academy is an above average, public, charter school located in Zebulon, NC. It has 1,153 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 62% of students are at least proficient in math and 63% in reading.
    Address
    821 Charter School Way
    Zebulon, NC 27597
    Telephone
    (919) 404-0444
    Website
    eastwakeacademy.org

    East Wake Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    63%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    62%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1130
    29 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    41 responses
    AP Enrollment
    14%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $73,078
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,245
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $197,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 20 responses
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    • Breast Cancer Awareness Game (Basketball)
      25%
    • Breast Cancer Awareness Game (Volleyball)
      20%
    • Dance Concert
      20%
    • Dodgeball tournament
      20%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • Pep rallies
      5%
    • Spirit Week
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,153
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    22%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    —
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    21.2%
    91%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
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    East Wake Academy Reviews

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    My experience at East Wake Academy has been mixed all throughout my years. I first arrived in Kindergarten, so I will have been attending the school for 13 years! Throughout middle school I experienced a whole new building being built for the middle school students, unfortunately, I was only able to be apart of that for a semester until I started my freshman year. This school is truly a college prep school and the teachers and staff truly care about you and how you are doing in your classes, which means a lot. This school has a few different ways of handling things compared to other schools, we wear uniforms and have a dress code for all students. Since I have always been apart of this rule since kindergarten, I have yet to know a difference. It makes things easier and gives everyone kids a chance to be equal. Our school is very small compared to other schools. This has made it easier to connect with others and form lifelong friendships. This school has been more than amazing for me.
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    What I like about East Wake Academy is the fact that it is K-12. I recently just graduated there in the spring so I was with the same people since 5th grade. That allowed us to grow up together and have a personal connection not offered in a public high school. What I did not like is there was little to none diversity. Out of the 85 graduating people in my class, only 5 of them were African American. Additionally, you used to only be allowed to get the uniforms from a specific store and my mom would spend $300 on two skirts and two shirts for my sister. There is no cafeteria so you have to bring your own lunch every day which is expensive and time-consuming.
    I transferred my sophomore year and it was the best decision because it is a college prep school. My education and skills have grown so much coming this school. I love the environment of the students and staff!