Westover High School

277 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,202 students in grades 9-12, Westover 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Westover High School's student population of 1,202 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,202 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westover High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2078 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westover High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westover High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westover High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westover High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westover High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
63%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westover High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westover High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westover High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westover High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Westover High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Westover High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westover High School's ranking?
Westover High School is ranked #2078 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Westover High School often compared to?
Westover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seventy-first High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westover High School?
The graduation rate of Westover High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westover High School?
1,202 students attend Westover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Westover High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westover High School?
Westover High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westover High School offer ?
Westover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westover High School part of?
Westover High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Westover High School located?
Westover High School is located in the Westover neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 5 other public schools located in Westover.

School Reviews

5   9/18/2014
This school is ok. But they need to work on their EOC scores.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Devau

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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