Alexander Central High School
School Overview
Alexander Central High School is a public school located in Taylorsville, North Carolina. It is a school in Alexander County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 48% of students are proficient in Math learning and 39% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,330 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 109 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,330 students are attending Alexander Central High School. By gender, there are 681 and 649 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Alexander Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 287 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 265 | 131 | 134 |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 287 | 142 | 145 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 109 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Alexander Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 89.9% of teachers are certified. 97.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 109 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 98 | 89.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 11 | 10.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 0.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 1.8% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 333 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 14,169 Households |
| Population | 35,858 |
| Male | 18,940 |
| Female | 18,273 |
| Child Population | 10,282 |
| Total Housing Units | 16,465 Units |
| Average House Value | $136,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $654 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% |
| Average Household Income | $48,756 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.13% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Alexander Central High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 172 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 312 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Alexander Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 172 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 103 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 117 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 312 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Alexander County Schools
In Alexander County Schools, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.