About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Harnett County Schools
Western Harnett High School is located in Lillington, NC and is one of 5 high schools in Harnett County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 1274 students in grades 9-12.
Western Harnett High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Western Harnett High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Western Harnett High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Western Harnett High School's students and teachers. more
Western Harnett High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Western Harnett High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Western Harnett High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Western Harnett High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
10637 NC Hwy 27 West, Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-5113
High Schools Nearby
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| Overhills High School 8.6 miles |  |
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| Calvary Education Center 10.7 miles | n/a | |
| Lee Early College 11.6 miles |  |
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| Star Academy 11.8 miles |  |
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| Lee County High School 11.8 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1274
47%
53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Western Harnett High School had 47% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
57%
Black
23%
Hispanic
15%
Two or More Races
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Harnett County Schools District Spending
$7,424Per Pupil
The Harnett County Schools spends $7,424 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 27% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Harnett County Schools District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Western Harnett High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the EOC
What is it?
The End-of-Course (EOC) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 9 through 12 are assessed in Algebra I, English I, Biology, Civics and Economics, U.S.History, Algebra II, and Geometry.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level, on the tests. EOC scores are included on students' transcripts and they count toward at least 25% of a student's final grad
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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English I
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Geometry
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United States History
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Chemistry
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Geometry
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Geometry
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Algebra II
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Biology
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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