West Rowan High School

West Rowan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8050 N Carolina 801,  Mount Ulla, NC
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
3.7
4.5
1,047 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Jamie D Durant
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
25.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
313:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
51.3%
Hispanic
21.8%
Black
18.6%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

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 166 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 152 Students
North Carolina State University 138 Students
Western Carolina University 115 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 114 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 99 Students
East Carolina University 92 Students
Wingate University 91 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 88 Students
Wake Forest University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 58 Students
Business 56 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Biology 38 Students
Veterinary Sciences 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Physical Therapy 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 197 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/6/2024
I was very involved all four years in academics, student affairs and the arts. I like to think that all the communities became interconnected and interacted with each other very well during my time there. I would like for the teachers and administration to focus more on getting opinions from everyone, rather than just the same three people each time.
4.0 Senior
4/22/2023
The teachers are really nice and the school tries to make things more fun for everyone in many ways.
3.0 Senior
4/13/2022
Sadly, my experience with West was not amazing due to Covid-19 starting up my sophomore year. Since I have been online the classes have been fine, but the teachers seem they are tired of their job. When I visit West Rowan High school, I want to immediately leave due to rude teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/18/2021
great schools i love the teachers and the super cool students blah blah blah i hate carson
5.0 parent
4/2/2014
West Rowan is the best high school in Rowan County I believe. If there is ever a problem it is always taken care of immediately.
5.0 student
9/8/2013
My school is by far one of the best schools I have ever none. I go here knowing that I will get a good education and know I am learning what it takes to succeed in college. You would be a fool to not consider this school.
4.0 parent
6/13/2010
The school climate is warm and welcoming with a community atmosphere. Course offereings focus on ALL students (i.e. Career ready, College prep, and Advanced Placement). No student is left out! I wouldn't want my children attending anywhere else in the district.

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West Rowan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mount Ulla, NC and is served by the Rowan-Salisbury Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,047 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. West Rowan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Rowan Middle School, West Rowan Elementary, Hurley Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Mount Ulla has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Rowan High School.

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