West Columbus High School
7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 | (910) 654-6111
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 525
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 525 high school students from grades 9-12
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
- Principal or Admin: Mr Jeffrey Greene
- Fax: (910) 654-4082
- Website: www.columbus.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
College Board Number: 340620
School District Details
- Columbus County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,221
- Graduation Rate: 73.1%
- Dropout Rate: 4.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.6
- Enrolled Students: 6,943
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 525
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 255 (48.6%)
- Females: 270 (51.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 43 (8.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 297 (56.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 340 (64.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 4 | 0.8% |
Black | 263 | 50.1% |
Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Hispanic | 6 | 1.1% |
White | 251 | 47.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 148 | 28.2% |
10th Grade | 135 | 25.7% |
11th Grade | 130 | 24.8% |
12th Grade | 112 | 21.3% |
Graduation Information (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
71.4%
District:
69.7%
State:
71.7%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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