The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 69%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (09-10)
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)21-39%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)3%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
11%
Black
(09-10)2%
31%
White
(09-10)92%
54%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NC state average).
How many students attend East Alps?
100 students attend East Alps.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Alps students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does East Alps offer ?
East Alps offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is East Alps part of?
East Alps is part of Burke County Schools.
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