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Wolfe School
High School · Union County Public Schools · Monroe, NC
An Union County Public Schools high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
722 Brewer Drive, Monroe, NC 28112
- Math 10% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wolfe School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wolfe School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,005/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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
$74,853
Median home value
$272,300
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Academy of Technology and ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Monroe HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,099 | Compare → |
| Apprentice Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Union AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,193 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Union County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #51 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wolfe School is listed in Union County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wolfe School
Wolfe School is a public high school in Monroe, NC, part of Union County Public Schools, serving approximately 108 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,396 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wolfe School
What grades does Wolfe School serve?
Wolfe School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Wolfe School?
Wolfe School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wolfe School rank in NC?
Wolfe School ranks #2,396 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wolfe School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wolfe School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Wolfe School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolfe School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wolfe School a charter school?
No, Wolfe School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wolfe School a Title I school?
No, Wolfe School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wolfe School?
97.2% of students at Wolfe School 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
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (704) 290-1568
- Area population (ZIP 28112)
- 27,651
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 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.
- Reading/ELA 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.
- 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 28112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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