West Johnston High School
School Overview
West Johnston High School is a public school located in Benson, North Carolina. It is a school in Johnston County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 48% of students are proficient in Math learning and 44% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,427 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 93 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,427 students are attending West Johnston High School. By gender, there are 708 and 719 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Johnston High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 205 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| White | 181 | 95 | 86 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 205 | 106 | 99 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 93 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Johnston High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 93.5% of teachers are certified. 98.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 93 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 87 | 93.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 6.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.1% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 285 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 68,968 Households |
| Population | 195,151 |
| Male | 96,841 |
| Female | 100,029 |
| Child Population | 64,141 |
| Total Housing Units | 75,438 Units |
| Average House Value | $165,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $857 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $59,865 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.00% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Johnston High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 180 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 318 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Johnston High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 180 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 47 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 164 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 318 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Johnston County Public Schools
In Johnston County Public Schools, 47 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.