Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, Philip J Weaver Educational Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philip J Weaver Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Philip J Weaver Educational Center's student population of 280 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Philip J Weaver Educational Center ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip J Weaver Educational Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
22%
25%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philip J Weaver Educational Center's ranking?
Philip J Weaver Educational Center is ranked #173 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philip J Weaver Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Philip J Weaver Educational Center is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Philip J Weaver Educational Center?
280 students attend Philip J Weaver Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Philip J Weaver Educational Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip J Weaver Educational Center?
Philip J Weaver Educational Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Philip J Weaver Educational Center offer ?
Philip J Weaver Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Philip J Weaver Educational Center part of?
Philip J Weaver Educational Center is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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