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#2503 of 2,648 schools in NC
Warlick Academy
High School · Gaston County Schools · Gastonia, NC
A Gaston County Schools high school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1316 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Warlick Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Warlick Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gastonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,524
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,341 | Compare → |
| Gaston Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 853 | Compare → |
| Highland Sch of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Cramerton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #53 of 56
- District spending per student
- $12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Warlick Academy is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warlick Academy
Warlick Academy is a public high school in Gastonia, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 153 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,503 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warlick Academy
What grades does Warlick Academy serve?
Warlick Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Warlick Academy?
Warlick Academy has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warlick Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Warlick Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Warlick Academy rank in NC?
Warlick Academy ranks #2,503 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Warlick Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Warlick Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Warlick Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warlick Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Warlick Academy a charter school?
No, Warlick Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warlick Academy a Title I school?
No, Warlick Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warlick Academy?
98.0% of students at Warlick Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.7%
- Phone
- (704) 836-9608
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 28054)
- 39,493
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28054; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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