West Rowan High School

West Rowan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8050 N Carolina 801,  Mount Ulla, NC
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
3.8
4.5
1,047 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Jamie D Durant
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
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

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
313:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
White
50.1%
Hispanic
22.4%
Black
18.1%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<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 156 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 137 Students
North Carolina State University 126 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 112 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 107 Students
Western Carolina University 107 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 89 Students
East Carolina University 86 Students
Wingate University 82 Students
Catawba College 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 55 Students
Business 53 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 33 Students
Veterinary Sciences 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 185 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/6/2025
My overall experience with West Rowan was/is positive. West Rowan is a tight knit community, who are all close or know each other. The teachers are smart, kind, and friendly, and help you in all ways possible.
4.0 Junior
5/26/2025
My overall experience at West Rowan High School has been a good one so far. I just completed my sophomore year, and so far I've had teachers who have pushed me to be my very best, and who have just been so supportive and helpful. I would like to see the amount of community involvement within the school change, we don't really have many opportunities to serve our community.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,047 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. West Rowan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. 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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