Northwood High School
School Overview
Northwood High School is a public school located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. It is a school in Chatham County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and 63% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,364 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 88 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,364 students are attending Northwood High School. By gender, there are 661 and 703 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northwood High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 396 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Black | 15 | 4 | 11 |
| White | 323 | 145 | 178 |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 396 | 180 | 216 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 88 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northwood High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 88 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 88 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.3% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 273 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 29,033 Households |
| Population | 70,641 |
| Male | 34,010 |
| Female | 37,328 |
| Child Population | 18,496 |
| Total Housing Units | 32,224 Units |
| Average House Value | $281,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $845 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% |
| Average Household Income | $67,031 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.32% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northwood High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 294 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 317 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Northwood High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 294 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 125 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 248 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 317 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Chatham County Schools
In Chatham County Schools, 20 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PITTSBORO, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in PITTSBORO, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.