South Caldwell High School vs. West Caldwell High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Caldwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,382 students in grades 9-12, South Caldwell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 706 students in grades 9-12, West Caldwell High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,382 students
706 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1130 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
84%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
-
Grade 9 Students
378
198
Grade 10 Students
362
198
Grade 11 Students
327
184
Grade 12 Students
307
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
84%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%