Swain County High School
School Overview
Swain County High School is a public school located in Bryson City, North Carolina. It is a school in Swain County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 559 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 50 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 559 students are attending Swain County High School. By gender, there are 298 and 261 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Swain County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 86 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 62 | 33 | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 86 | 45 | 41 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 50 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Swain County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. 94.0% of teachers are certified. 94.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 50 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 47 | 94.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 6.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 6.0% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 186 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,969 Households |
| Population | 9,666 |
| Male | 4,909 |
| Female | 4,975 |
| Child Population | 2,573 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,972 Units |
| Average House Value | $163,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $675 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.00% |
| Average Household Income | $39,009 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.44% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Swain County High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 61 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 114 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Swain County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 61 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 114 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Swain County Schools
In Swain County Schools, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BRYSON CITY, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in BRYSON CITY, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.