West Lake Preparatory Academy School District

1691 Forney Creek
Denver, NC 28037
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 402 students in West Lake Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in West Lake Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,734 Schools
# Students
402 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
57:1
57:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Lake Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#120 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(21-22)
50-54%
51%
55-59%
50%
60-69%
63%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
22%
% Black
19%
24%
% White
51%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $3,739 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $4,940 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$3,739
$11,168
Spending / Student
$4,940
$11,592

Best West Lake Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1691 Forney Creek
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Gr: K-9 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Lake Preparatory Academy School District?
West Lake Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 402 students.
What is the rank of West Lake Preparatory Academy School District?
West Lake Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #121 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Lake Preparatory Academy School District?
51% of West Lake Preparatory Academy School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Lake Preparatory Academy School District?
West Lake Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 57:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is West Lake Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $4,940 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has declined by 68% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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