Serving 805 students in grades 9-12, West Iredell 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Iredell High School's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Iredell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Iredell High School is 0.56, 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
#1526 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Iredell High School's ranking?
West Iredell High School is ranked #1526 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Iredell High School often compared to?
West Iredell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Iredell High School, Statesville High School, North Iredell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Iredell High School?
The graduation rate of West Iredell High School is 79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend West Iredell High School?
805 students attend West Iredell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Iredell High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Iredell High School?
West Iredell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Iredell High School offer ?
West Iredell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Iredell High School part of?
West Iredell High School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.
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