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Wilmington Early College High School vs. Sea-tech

Should you attend Wilmington Early College High School or Sea-tech? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Wilmington Early College High School
4500 Blue Clay Rd, Wechs Bldg.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
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10/
10
Top 1%
Sea-tech
5301 Sidbury Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Wilmington Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Sea-tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 241 students in grades 9-13, Wilmington Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 228 students in grades 9-13, Sea-tech ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Type
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Vocational
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
241 students
228 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilmington Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sea-tech over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
33% | 67%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilmington Early College High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sea-tech.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilmington Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sea-tech over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Hanover County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sea-tech with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Hanover County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#761 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sea-tech, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥90%
(Top 1% in NC)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilmington Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sea-tech who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilmington Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sea-tech who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilmington Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wilmington Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wilmington Early College High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sea-tech by grade.
Grade 9 Students
59
66
Grade 10 Students
84
48
Grade 11 Students
56
62
Grade 12 Students
42
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sea-tech, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilmington Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sea-tech, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilmington Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sea-tech, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilmington Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sea-tech, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
56%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilmington Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sea-tech, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilmington Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sea-tech, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Hanover County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilmington Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sea-tech, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilmington Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sea-tech, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilmington Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sea-tech, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Hanover County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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