Dixon High School
School Overview
Dixon High School is a public school located in Holly Ridge, North Carolina. It is a school in Onslow County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and 51% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 920 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 58 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 920 students are attending Dixon High School. By gender, there are 487 and 433 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Dixon High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 105 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 91 | 46 | 45 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 105 | 55 | 50 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 58 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Dixon High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 58 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 58 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 8.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 460 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 59,694 Households |
| Population | 160,895 |
| Male | 82,208 |
| Female | 79,591 |
| Child Population | 51,334 |
| Total Housing Units | 74,118 Units |
| Average House Value | $156,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $948 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.40% |
| Average Household Income | $51,070 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Dixon High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 80 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 196 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Dixon High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 80 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 71 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 196 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Onslow County Schools
In Onslow County Schools, 39 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.