Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic 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 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic's student population of 320 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic 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 Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic is 0.35, 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
#2269 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
80%
25%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic's ranking?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic is ranked #2269 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic often compared to?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technicis often viewed alongside schools like Roanoke Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic?
The graduation rate of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic?
320 students attend Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic offer ?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic part of?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic is part of Halifax County Schools School District.
School Reviews
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