North East Carolina Prep

www.necprepschool.com/

Charter School 1,107 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

North East Carolina Prep (NECP), located in Tarboro, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The school is known for its community-focused environment and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic program that balances traditional learning with character development. By emphasizing a "Husky Pride" culture, the school aims to create a supportive, disciplined atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and socially, in preparation for life beyond graduation.

Beyond its core academic offerings, NECP is distinguished by its emphasis on extracurricular engagement and a close-knit school community. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and service opportunities designed to foster leadership skills and school spirit. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized instruction, North East Carolina Prep strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Tarboro community.

1,107

Total Students

79.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North East Carolina Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	530
Hispanic	150
Black	364
Asian	6
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
530 (47.9%)
Black
364 (32.9%)
Hispanic
150 (13.6%)
Two or More
53 (4.8%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	North East Carolina Preparatory School
Phone:	(252)641-0464
Website:	http://www.necprepschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,094
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 84

Grade 9 99