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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 University168 Students
North Carolina State University140 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte133 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill127 Students
Western Carolina University121 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University94 Students
Catawba Valley Community College94 Students
East Carolina University87 Students
Gardner-Webb University70 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro66 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing53 Students
Business48 Students
Biology45 Students
Psychology33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science24 Students
Chemistry20 Students
Computer Science19 Students
Political Science and Government18 Students
Elementary Education18 Students
This School’s Reviews
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3.8186 Reviews
5.0Junior
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.
4.0Senior
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.
5.0Senior
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.
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.
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!
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...
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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