North Wilkes High School
School Overview
North Wilkes High School is a public school located in Hays, North Carolina. It is a school in Wilkes County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 700 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 56 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 700 students are attending North Wilkes High School. By gender, there are 376 and 324 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
North Wilkes High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 97 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 89 | 45 | 44 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 50 | 47 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 56 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for North Wilkes High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 92.9% 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: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 52 | 92.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 7.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 350 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 28,753 Households |
| Population | 67,574 |
| Male | 33,733 |
| Female | 34,736 |
| Child Population | 17,550 |
| Total Housing Units | 33,587 Units |
| Average House Value | $126,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $632 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% |
| Average Household Income | $44,107 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
North Wilkes High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 30 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 118 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at North Wilkes High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 118 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Wilkes County Schools
In Wilkes County Schools, 22 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.