Serving 1,236 students in grades 9-12, Watauga High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watauga High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Watauga High School's student population of 1,236 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watauga High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watauga High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watauga High School's ranking?
Watauga High School is ranked #161 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Watauga High School often compared to?
Watauga High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Caldwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watauga High School?
The graduation rate of Watauga High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Watauga High School?
1,236 students attend Watauga High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Watauga High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watauga High School?
Watauga High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watauga High School offer ?
Watauga High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Watauga High School part of?
Watauga High School is part of Watauga County Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 8/20/2019
You have some really involved and good teachers at WHS however, you have administrators that are not worthy of their salaries. From those who do not know their own handbook to those who dress inappropriately and carry on like little school girls themselves, it is a disgrace to have this typesetting examples for the youth of Watauga County.
5 11/2/2018
Honestly it's a good school.
2 9/27/2011
Too many Fucking pigs.
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