Enrollment
260
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Morrisville, NC
Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies
Federal NCES profile for Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 6/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472003637
👥 S:T ratio 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Morrisville · Resource Index
- 6
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Morrisville, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies
Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Morrisville, North Carolina, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 95% of North Carolina schools and 49% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.6% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 72/100).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students) and Enloe High (2,643 students) alongside Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies compares
Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 79% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 33.8%
Asian 33.1%
African American 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wake County Schools, which includes Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies.
$11,859
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies
How many students attend Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies?
Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies has 260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morrisville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies?
The student-teacher ratio at Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies is 23.6:1, which is 49% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies?
13.6% of students at Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies?
The largest demographic group at Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies is White at 33.8% of enrollment, in Morrisville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies?
Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies has a Resource Investment Index of 6/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies rank among public schools in Morrisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Morrisville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morrisville on the city page.
Is Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies a good school?
Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Wake Ec of Information & Biotechnologies, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.
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