Jimmy C Draughn High School
School Overview
Jimmy C Draughn High School is a public school located in Valdese, North Carolina. It is a school in Burke County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 642 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 38 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 642 students are attending Jimmy C Draughn High School. By gender, there are 333 and 309 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Jimmy C Draughn High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 121 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 105 | 51 | 54 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 121 | 57 | 64 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 38 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Jimmy C Draughn High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 94.7% of teachers are certified. 89.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 38 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 36 | 94.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 7.9% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 321 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 35,156 Households |
| Population | 87,099 |
| Male | 44,804 |
| Female | 45,164 |
| Child Population | 23,291 |
| Total Housing Units | 41,253 Units |
| Average House Value | $120,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $648 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.40% |
| Average Household Income | $44,557 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.93% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Jimmy C Draughn High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 40 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 155 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Jimmy C Draughn High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 40 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 155 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Burke County Schools
In Burke County Schools, 26 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.