Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School serves 307 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
92%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-64%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School?
307 students attend Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School?
Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School offer ?
Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School part of?
Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School is part of Northampton County Schools School District.
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