Murphy High School
School Overview
Murphy 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 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 521 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 38 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 521 students are attending Murphy High School. By gender, there are 271 and 250 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Murphy High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 64 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 61 | 33 | 28 |
| Total | 64 | 33 | 31 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 38 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Murphy High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 92.1% of teachers are certified. 97.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 38 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 35 | 92.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 7.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 130 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| 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
Murphy High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 39 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 122 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Murphy High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 122 | |
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.