West Carteret High School
West Carteret High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Carteret County Public Schools
West Carteret High School is located in Morehead City, NC and is one of 5 high schools in Carteret County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 1196 students in grades 9-12.
West Carteret High School made 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 West Carteret High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Carteret High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Carteret High School's students and teachers. more
West Carteret High School made 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 West Carteret High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Carteret High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Carteret High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
4700 Country Club Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
High Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Morehead City Middle School 2.4 miles |  |
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| Cape Lookout Marine Science High School 4 miles |  |
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| Grace Christian School 6.2 miles | n/a | |
| Newport Christian Academy 8.1 miles | n/a | |
| Liberty Christian School 10.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1196
48%
52%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Carteret High School had 34% 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
80%
Two or More Races
7%
Black
7%
Hispanic
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Carteret County Public Schools District Spending
$9,383Per Pupil
The Carteret County Public Schools spends $9,383 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Carteret County Public Schools District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, West Carteret High School had 14 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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TestRating
8 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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