West Columbus High School
School Overview
West Columbus High School is a public school located in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina. It is a school in Columbus County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 445 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 33 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 445 students are attending West Columbus High School. By gender, there are 228 and 217 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Columbus High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 54 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| White | 43 | 20 | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 25 | 29 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 33 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Columbus High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 33 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 6.1% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 445 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 16,084 Households |
| Population | 39,935 |
| Male | 20,697 |
| Female | 21,261 |
| Child Population | 11,229 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,758 Units |
| Average House Value | $87,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $627 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.50% |
| Average Household Income | $37,357 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.18% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Columbus High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 38 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 114 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Columbus High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 38 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 114 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Columbus County Schools
In Columbus County Schools, 17 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.