Mcdowell High School
School Overview
Mcdowell High School is a public school located in Marion, North Carolina. It is a school in McDowell County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and 53% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,573 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 123 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,573 students are attending Mcdowell High School. By gender, there are 846 and 727 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Mcdowell High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 272 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 253 | 121 | 132 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 272 | 131 | 141 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 123 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Mcdowell High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 89.4% of teachers are certified. 98.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 123 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 110 | 89.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 13 | 10.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 393 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,173 Households |
| Population | 44,114 |
| Male | 22,752 |
| Female | 22,475 |
| Child Population | 11,565 |
| Total Housing Units | 21,403 Units |
| Average House Value | $119,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $645 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $43,646 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.47% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Mcdowell High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 196 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 341 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Mcdowell High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 196 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 26 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 65 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 162 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 341 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 2 harassment and bullying has been reported at Mcdowell High School. There are 1 gender-related, 1 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Mcdowell County Schools
In Mcdowell County Schools, 14 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MARION, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in MARION, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.