- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilson, NC
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Academy of Applied Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370502003382
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Academy of Applied Technology ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502003382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+16.6%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 370502003382 · Wilson, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 28:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+16.6%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school 280
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
280 students
What this shows Wilson Academy of Applied Technology reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Academy of Applied Technology compares
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 28.6%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Academy of Applied Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Academy of Applied Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Wilson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
James Hunt High
Standard public school
1,115 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Fike High
Standard public school
1,028 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Beddingfield High
Standard public school
653 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Early College Academy
Standard public school
268 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
How many students attend Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is 28:1, which is 77% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
53.7% of students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Academy of Applied Technology rank among high schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Academy of Applied Technology ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Wilson Academy of Applied Technology, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.