Polk County High School
School Overview
Polk County High School is a public school located in Columbus, North Carolina. It is a school in Polk County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 626 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 56 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 626 students are attending Polk County High School. By gender, there are 340 and 286 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Polk County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 72 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 68 | 28 | 40 |
| Total | 72 | 28 | 44 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 56 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Polk County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. 98.2% of teachers are certified. 94.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 56 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 55 | 98.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 5.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 209 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,071 Households |
| Population | 20,239 |
| Male | 9,719 |
| Female | 10,838 |
| Child Population | 4,373 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,719 Units |
| Average House Value | $225,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $851 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% |
| Average Household Income | $48,787 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.87% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Polk County High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 52 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 127 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Polk County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 52 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 26 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 127 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Polk County Schools
In Polk County Schools, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.