Serving 307 students in grades 7-12, Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (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
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
92%
25%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-64%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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 14:1.
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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