Watauga High School
School Overview
Watauga High School is a public school located in Boone, North Carolina. It is a school in Watauga County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and 66% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,111 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 82 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,111 students are attending Watauga High School. By gender, there are 534 and 577 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Watauga High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 247 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| White | 230 | 98 | 132 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 247 | 102 | 145 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 82 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Watauga High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 96.3% of teachers are certified. 92.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 82 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 79 | 96.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 3.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.9% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 370 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,077 Households |
| Population | 48,926 |
| Male | 27,313 |
| Female | 27,612 |
| Child Population | 9,441 |
| Total Housing Units | 33,751 Units |
| Average House Value | $238,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $870 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.40% |
| Average Household Income | $47,526 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.92% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Watauga High School offers 24 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 240 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 250 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Watauga High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 24 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 240 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 33 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 221 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 250 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Watauga County Schools
In Watauga County Schools, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BOONE, North Carolina
2 private schools are serving students in BOONE, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.