Anson New Technical High School (Closed 2018)

96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Anson New 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 11-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(16-17)
11-19%
47%
(16-17)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
46%
25%
White
43%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
(16-17)
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anson New Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Anson New Technical High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Anson New Technical High School?
123 students attend Anson New Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Anson New Technical High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anson New Technical High School?
Anson New Technical High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anson New Technical High School offer ?
Anson New Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Anson New Technical High School part of?
Anson New Technical High School is part of Anson County Schools.

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