Wilkes Central High School
School Overview
Wilkes Central High School is a public school located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It is a school in Wilkes County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 895 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 65 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 895 students are attending Wilkes Central High School. By gender, there are 478 and 417 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Wilkes Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 127 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| White | 111 | 61 | 50 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 127 | 68 | 59 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 65 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Wilkes Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 93.8% of teachers are certified. 92.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 65 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 61 | 93.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 7.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 3.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 4.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 448 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 28,753 Households |
| Population | 67,574 |
| Male | 33,733 |
| Female | 34,736 |
| Child Population | 17,550 |
| Total Housing Units | 33,587 Units |
| Average House Value | $126,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $632 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% |
| Average Household Income | $44,107 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Wilkes Central High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 136 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 214 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Wilkes Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 136 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 57 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 91 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 214 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Wilkes County Schools
In Wilkes County Schools, 22 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WILKESBORO, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in WILKESBORO, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.