What grades does STEM Early High serve?

STEM Early High is a Middle school serving students in Henderson, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is STEM Early High located?

STEM Early High is located at Henderson, NC in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at STEM Early High?

STEM Early High has a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What schools are in Henderson, NC?

Henderson, NC is served by the local school district. STEM Early High is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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STEM Early High — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Henderson, North Carolina|Vance County Schools

Henderson, NC 27536

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Mon

MLK DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Mar

Mon

Spring BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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May

Mon

Memorial DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Jun

Fri

Last Day of SchoolEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

277

Student:Teacher

16.3:1

Locale

Town

District

Vance County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

97.8%

Phone

(252)738-2260

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

63%

82th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

53%

72th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

5.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

49 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

348

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

13.41

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

0.60000002

Nurses

0.27000001

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,592

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,308

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,279

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 34%State 53%Local 13%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.7%

Below 150% poverty line

6.9%

Unemployment rate

12.5%

Uninsured residents

15.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

697

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

656

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

170 (26%)

Intellectual Disability

162 (25%)

Autism

106 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

87 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

76 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

14 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

281

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving holiday break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

Winter holiday break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Break

Mon, Jan 18, 2027

MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday - no school

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Vance County Schools. STEM Early High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Labor Day holiday - no school Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving holiday break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter holiday break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK DayDistrict-wide Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday - no school	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring holiday break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Memorial Day holiday - no school Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last day of school for students Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—