Western Harnett High School
School Overview
Western Harnett High School is a public school located in Lillington, North Carolina. It is a school in Harnett County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 34% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,456 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 99 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,456 students are attending Western Harnett High School. By gender, there are 754 and 702 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Western Harnett High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 126 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| White | 98 | 60 | 38 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 126 | 77 | 49 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 99 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Western Harnett High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 91.9% of teachers are certified. 92.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 99 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 91 | 91.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 8 | 8.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 364 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 45,416 Households |
| Population | 128,988 |
| Male | 65,571 |
| Female | 66,712 |
| Child Population | 43,899 |
| Total Housing Units | 51,828 Units |
| Average House Value | $154,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $893 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.10% |
| Average Household Income | $53,554 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.83% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Western Harnett High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 122 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 347 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Western Harnett High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 122 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 21 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 115 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 347 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Harnett County Schools
In Harnett County Schools, 29 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.