Pasquotank County High School
Tel:
(252)337-6880
- Pasquotank County High School serves 799 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Pasquotank County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Pasquotank County High School's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pasquotank County High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pasquotank County High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1920 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 17% |
| Black | 43% | 26% |
| White | 47% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pasquotank County High School is Northeastern High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech (5.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (4.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elizabeth City Northeastern High School Grades: 9-12 | 816 students
2.6 miles
963 Oak Stump Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252)335-2932 2.6 9-12 816 - Elizabeth City Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 441 students
4.0 miles
1059 Us Hwy 17
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252)335-4305 4.0 K-5 441 - Elizabeth City Pasquotank Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 353 students
5.1 miles
1407 Peartree Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252)335-4205 5.1 K-5 353 - Elizabeth City P W Moore Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 384 students
5.5 miles
606 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252)338-5000 5.5 K-5 384 - Elizabeth City Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech Charter School
Grades: 7-10 | 263 students
5.9 miles
Ecsu - Moore Hall, 1001 Parkvi
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252)562-0653 5.9 7-10 263
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