Ashe County High School
School Overview
Ashe County High School is a public school located in West Jefferson, North Carolina. It is a school in Ashe County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 50% of students are proficient in Math learning and 48% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 923 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 74 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 923 students are attending Ashe County High School. By gender, there are 481 and 442 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ashe County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 158 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| White | 149 | 63 | 86 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 158 | 67 | 91 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 74 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ashe County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 74 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 74 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 4.1% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 185 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 11,938 Households |
| Population | 26,429 |
| Male | 13,207 |
| Female | 13,656 |
| Child Population | 5,922 |
| Total Housing Units | 17,738 Units |
| Average House Value | $153,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $634 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $40,962 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.44% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ashe County High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 98 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 207 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Ashe County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 98 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 44 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 58 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 207 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Ashe County Schools
In Ashe County Schools, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.