Wayne Preparatory Academy

Wayne Preparatory
600 Tommy's Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Charter School 765 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Wayne Preparatory Academy, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The academy is built upon the "Leader in Me" framework, which integrates Stephen Covey’s *7 Habits of Highly Effective People* into the daily curriculum. By focusing on leadership development, character education, and goal setting, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who possess both the academic skills and the personal maturity necessary to succeed in a global society.

Academically, Wayne Preparatory Academy emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory environment that utilizes a "house system" to foster school spirit, mentorship, and a sense of belonging among students. The school places a strong value on community involvement and parental engagement, encouraging families to take an active role in the educational process. Through its structured academic program and focus on fostering individual student leadership, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and their future professional careers.
765
Total Students
60.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    319 (41.7%)
  • White
    285 (37.3%)
  • Hispanic
    80 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    71 (9.3%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wayne Preparatory
Phone: (919)734-8085
Website: http://www.wpanc.net
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 63
Grade 6 76
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 65
Grade 9 71
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio