Fred T. Foard High School

Fred T. Foard High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade 9-12
3407 Plateau Rd,  Newton, NC
Catawba County Schools
3.8
3.9
956 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Stephen Westmoreland
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
60%
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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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
74.7%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Black
3.9%
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.
Appalachian State University 168 Students
North Carolina State University 140 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 133 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 127 Students
Western Carolina University 121 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University 94 Students
Catawba Valley Community College 94 Students
East Carolina University 87 Students
Gardner-Webb University 70 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 53 Students
Business 48 Students
Biology 45 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students
Chemistry 20 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Elementary Education 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 186 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/18/2024
Fred T Foard is an excellent school with lots of resources and very thoughtful teachers. I am involved in multiple clubs and have been given lots of opportunities.
4.0 Senior
1/13/2024
I have had a pretty okay expirience with Fred T Foard High School, The teachers are good at doing there job but it seems like sometimes they care more about making sure assignments are turned in then actually making sure that we have learned the material. The students are fine but they do say offensive things and are sometimes out of control. I do really like Fred T Foard High School, my friends are there and most memories of my life have been made there.
5.0 Senior
1/11/2024
Fred T Foard has a great reputation for developing academically challenged well-rounded students. I'm proud to call myself an FTF Tiger.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 10 Reviews
4.0 other
1/20/2014
Fred T. Foard is a good, diverse school but it certainly won't prepare you for the top tier schools (Harvard, Yale, Stanford, etc). Top level students should do fine at the higher ranking state schools.
5.0 parent
7/21/2013
Great school! There are some really good kids at FTF with some real good teachers. Athletic facilities are a little behind the times. Most coaches are good, though some are not. I would recommend raising your kids at this school! Go Tigers!
5.0 parent
2/25/2013
I moved to this area of the county because of the school system. I have 4 kids and two have been at FTF so far and have found it to be really strong. There are enough classes that are offered that are academically challenged to prepare for further education. My oldest received a full academic schola...
5.0 student
2/10/2012
I am proud to say that I attend Fred T. Foard High School. The faculty at the school go so far beyond just teachers, they are our mentors in life. As far as sports are concerned I know we do not have good teams. But never in my life would I stand at a football game in the pouring rain with 200 other...

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