Fred T Foard High School
School Overview
Fred T Foard High School is a public school located in Newton, North Carolina. It is a school in Catawba County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 51% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 962 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 68 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 962 students are attending Fred T Foard High School. By gender, there are 491 and 471 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Fred T Foard High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 186 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 164 | 87 | 77 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 186 | 96 | 90 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 68 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Fred T Foard High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 92.6% of teachers are certified. 98.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 68 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 63 | 92.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 241 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 41,473 Households |
| Population | 105,376 |
| Male | 52,057 |
| Female | 54,180 |
| Child Population | 30,367 |
| Total Housing Units | 45,941 Units |
| Average House Value | $145,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $758 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.10% |
| Average Household Income | $55,133 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.90% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Fred T Foard High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 132 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 213 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Fred T Foard High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 132 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 100 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 213 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Catawba County Schools
In Catawba County Schools, 28 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NEWTON, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in NEWTON, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.