Owen High School
School Overview
Owen High School is a public school located in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It is a school in Buncombe County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 764 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 68 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 764 students are attending Owen High School. By gender, there are 394 and 370 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Owen High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 112 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 100 | 49 | 51 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 112 | 56 | 56 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 68 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Owen High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. 91.2% of teachers are certified. 97.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 68 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 62 | 91.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 8.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 255 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 89,146 Households |
| Population | 210,156 |
| Male | 103,022 |
| Female | 112,131 |
| Child Population | 52,261 |
| Total Housing Units | 102,369 Units |
| Average House Value | $224,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $953 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $52,006 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.25% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Owen High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 125 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 193 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Owen High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 125 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 53 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 90 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 193 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at Owen High School. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Buncombe County Schools
In Buncombe County Schools, 44 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.