Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

waat.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

280 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

The Wilson Academy of Applied Technology (WAAT), located in Wilson, North Carolina, is a unique collaborative partnership between Wilson County Schools and Wilson Community College. Designed as an early college high school, WAAT focuses on integrating rigorous academics with hands-on technical training. The school provides students with the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree or industry-recognized certifications, effectively bridging the gap between secondary education and the workforce.

The academy emphasizes a career-technical curriculum tailored to meet the needs of local industries, particularly in fields like advanced manufacturing and biotechnology. By offering a smaller, supportive learning environment, WAAT enables students to graduate with minimal debt and a competitive edge in the job market. This model not only streamlines the path to higher education but also ensures that students are well-prepared for the high-tech, skilled-labor demands of the regional economy.

280

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	117
Black	61
Asian	8
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
117 (41.8%)
White
80 (28.6%)
Black
61 (21.8%)
Two or More
13 (4.6%)
Asian
8 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)265-4038
Website:	http://waat.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 13 39

Grade 9 85

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 41