Alexander Central High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Alexander County Schools
Alexander Central High School is located in Taylorsville, NC and is in Alexander County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 1714 students in grades 9-12.
Alexander Central 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 Alexander Central High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Alexander Central High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alexander Central High School's students and teachers. more
Alexander Central 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 Alexander Central High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Alexander Central High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alexander Central High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
223 School Dr, Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7063
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Saint Stephens High School 11 miles |  |
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| Christian Family Academy 11.3 miles | n/a | |
| Camp E-ma-etu 11.9 miles | n/a | |
| Bunker Hill High School 12 miles |  |
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| Tabernacle Christian School 12.2 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1714
46%
54%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Alexander Central High School had 44% 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
86%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Two or More Races
1%
Alexander County Schools District Spending
$7,950Per Pupil
The Alexander County Schools spends $7,950 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 29% on support services, 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alexander County Schools District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Alexander Central High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Alexander County Schools School DistrictTest Scores
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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Biology
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Civics And Economics
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English I
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Geometry
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United States History
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Algebra I
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Algebra II
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Civics And Economics
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English I
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Geometry
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Physical Science
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Physics
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United States History
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Algebra II
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Biology
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Chemistry
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state
78%
Civics And Economics
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69%
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69%
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71%
English I
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78%
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74%
Geometry
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Physical Science
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Physics
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67%
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United States History
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68%
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Math
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42%
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43%
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57%
Reading
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42%
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43%
state
65%
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Algebra II
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94%
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94%
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85%
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Biology
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81%
district
81%
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81%
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Civics And Economics
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80%
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80%
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English I
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86%
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82%
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Geometry
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82%
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Physical Science
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69%
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76%
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United States History
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73%
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73%
state
82%
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Algebra II
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90%
district
90%
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82%
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Biology
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80%
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80%
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80%
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Civics And Economics
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80%
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80%
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80%
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English I
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83%
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83%
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81%
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Physical Science
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59%
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59%
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77%
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United States History
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72%
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72%
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82%
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Biology
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81%
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81%
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83%
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English I
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83%
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83%
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TestRating
4 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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