East Rowan High School serves 979 students in grades 9-12.
East Rowan High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 979 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Rowan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Rowan High School's student population of 979 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
979 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
East Rowan High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Rowan High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1401 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
10%
19%

Black
8%
25%

White
78%
46%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
92%
86%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Rowan High School's ranking?
East Rowan High School is ranked #1401 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Rowan High School?
The graduation rate of East Rowan High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Rowan High School?
979 students attend East Rowan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of East Rowan High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Rowan High School?
East Rowan High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Rowan High School offer ?
East Rowan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Rowan High School part of?
East Rowan High School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.
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