West Lake Preparatory Academy School District
School District · Denver, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
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West Lake Preparatory Academy
Denver · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$12,343
$769 vs North Carolina median
District size
359 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
Top-Rated Schools in West Lake Preparatory Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Lake Preparatory Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
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About West Lake Preparatory Academy
West Lake Preparatory Academy is a Denver, North Carolina school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 359 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1. The district invests $12,343 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, West Lake Preparatory Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Lake Preparatory Academy, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, West Lake Preparatory Academy students show an average math proficiency of 56.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in West Lake Preparatory Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Lake Preparatory Academy with test data.
Schools in West Lake Preparatory Academy
1 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Denver
- Total Enrollment
- 359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Lake Preparatory Academy?
West Lake Preparatory Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Lake Preparatory Academy?
The average composite rating for West Lake Preparatory Academy is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Lake Preparatory Academy?
West Lake Preparatory Academy spends $12,343 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Lake Preparatory Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Lake Preparatory Academy is 23.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Lake Preparatory Academy?
West Lake Preparatory Academy is the highest-rated school in West Lake Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in West Lake Preparatory Academy?
Across schools in West Lake Preparatory Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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