Hiwassee Dam High School
School Overview
Hiwassee Dam High School is a public school located in Murphy, North Carolina. It is a school in Cherokee County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 54% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 190 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 20 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 190 students are attending Hiwassee Dam High School. By gender, there are 94 and 96 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Hiwassee Dam High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 10 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 20 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Hiwassee Dam High School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. 90.0% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 20 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 18 | 90.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 10.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 190 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 12,471 Households |
| Population | 27,525 |
| Male | 13,716 |
| Female | 14,253 |
| Child Population | 5,317 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,258 Units |
| Average House Value | $159,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $724 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $41,438 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.83% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Hiwassee Dam High School offers 1 advanced placement (AP) program. Total 3 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 41 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Hiwassee Dam High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 1 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 41 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Cherokee County Schools
In Cherokee County Schools, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MURPHY, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in MURPHY, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.