West Columbus High School

West Columbus High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW,  Cerro Gordo, NC
Columbus County Schools
3.5
3.8
400 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jeffrey Greene
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
48.5%
Black
40.5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Native American
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
East Carolina University 53 Students
North Carolina State University 51 Students
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 41 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 39 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 36 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 36 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 28 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 27 Students
Southeastern Community College 27 Students
North Carolina Central University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Business 23 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Physical Therapy 5 Students
Early Childhood Education 5 Students
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 67 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/4/2024
My experience at West Columbus High School was very good. They have great teachers that are very helpful and will push you to your limits. Something I disliked about the school is the lack of technology for the art class; with that being said the thing I wish to change is art class technology. I would get tablets for learning graphic design.
4.0 Alum
6/7/2018
West High School has a lot of scary reviews from many, but honestly if you haven't lived it, you wouldn't know. West High School has so many positive things to the school. The administration is outstanding and would do anything to watch you succeed. If you are a cowboy, you are family. They support you to the fullest and make sure you become successful. Being a cowboy means you are brave, courageous and outgoing.
3.0 Alum
4/21/2017
Good school but head Principal shows favoritism and sports are not taken serious. You can have a close personal relationship with teachers.
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3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 student
9/3/2009
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3.0 parent
2/21/2009
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5.0 student
11/27/2008
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2.0 parent
5/2/2007
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