Mount Airy High School

Mount Airy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1011 N South St,  Mount Airy, NC
Mount Airy City Schools
3.9
3.9
620 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Sandy George
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
51%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
414:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.5%
Female
43.5%
White
66.5%
Hispanic
20.1%
Black
6.9%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best HS For Athletes in North Carolina
Source: Niche

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.
Appalachian State University 107 Students
North Carolina State University 84 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 79 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 72 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 56 Students
Surry Community College 49 Students
East Carolina University 48 Students
Western Carolina University 48 Students
Wake Forest University 41 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 29 Students
Business 27 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Music Teacher Education 9 Students
Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 71 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/22/2021
This school has helped support me in all of my academic endeavors. It provides students with loving and well-qualified teachers, counselors, and staff.
5.0 Alum
7/16/2020
Offers many educational opportunities to grow and prepare you for college. Diverse and inclusive. I had an amazing time there as a student and I recommend this school frequently to others.
5.0 Senior
1/17/2019
Mount Airy High School is a family type environment where teachers and staff members care about the success and well being of all of its students. I have built relationships here with not only my classmates, but faculty and coaches as well that will last a lifetime.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
5.0 other
3/24/2014
Mount Airy High School is one of the top schools in the nation. The majority of the school excels in academics and athletics; with each and every student strives to pursue their goals. I am a student here and I'm proud to say that it truly is one of the best schools. All students here are always wel...
2.0 parent
10/25/2013
Mount Airy High School ratings listed are quite surprising, and also may be quite misleading. After 3 children attending there, I found that there was little to no parent communication, mistakes by faculty/staff that were detrimental to academic and scholarship success, and a perceived major favorit...
5.0 parent
1/25/2011
I find it very interesting that on your website, Mount Airy high School received a rating of 7 out of 10, when some of the county schools received higher scores. It is a well known fact that students in the Mount airy City Schools have consistently scored higher on standardized testing across the bo...
5.0 parent
11/5/2010
you just cant beat raising your kids in mt airy and having them be a part of all the things (academics and athletics) that mt airy high school can offer.

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Mount Airy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mount Airy, NC and is served by the Mount Airy City Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 620 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 84.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Mount Airy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Surry High School, Millennium Charter Academy, New Vision Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mount Airy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mount Airy High School.

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