E. E. Waddell High School was a high school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was closed at the end of the 2010–2011 school year. The facility that housed the former high school is now used by E. E. Waddell Language Academy, a public K–8 language immersion magnet school
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School serves 114 students in grades 9-10.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elbert Edwin Waddell High School is 0.06, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
97%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elbert Edwin Waddell High School?
114 students attend Elbert Edwin Waddell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Elbert Edwin Waddell High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elbert Edwin Waddell High School?
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elbert Edwin Waddell High School offer ?
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Elbert Edwin Waddell High School part of?
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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