West Caldwell High School
School Overview
West Caldwell High School is a public school located in Lenoir, North Carolina. It is a school in Caldwell County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 827 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 76 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 827 students are attending West Caldwell High School. By gender, there are 441 and 386 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Caldwell High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 65 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 60 | 31 | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 65 | 34 | 31 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 76 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Caldwell High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. 93.4% of teachers are certified. 97.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 76 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 71 | 93.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 6.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.3% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 207 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 32,864 Households |
| Population | 80,883 |
| Male | 40,432 |
| Female | 41,452 |
| Child Population | 21,187 |
| Total Housing Units | 38,067 Units |
| Average House Value | $118,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $645 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.30% |
| Average Household Income | $44,511 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.67% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Caldwell High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 47 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 194 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Caldwell High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 47 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 38 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 194 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Caldwell County Schools
In Caldwell County Schools, 26 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.