Enrollment
280
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370502003382
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Academy of Applied Technology compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Wilson, North Carolina, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 97% of North Carolina schools and 77% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 280 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (29%) (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wilson's high schools, it stands alongside James Hunt High (1,115 students): Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28:1 vs 18.9:1).
Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students) and Fike High (1,028 students) alongside Wilson Academy of Applied Technology.
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 Wilson Academy of Applied Technology compares
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,063
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County Schools, which includes Wilson Academy of Applied Technology.
$12,063
Per student
+0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 58.4%
Federal 20.5%
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 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
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~280 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Wilson Academy of Applied Technology a good school?
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 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.
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