West Stanly High School

West Stanly High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
306 E Red Cross Rd,  Oakboro, NC
Stanly County Schools
3.8
2.3
762 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Anne Mclendon
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
46%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
78.1%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
3.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 142 Students
Appalachian State University 133 Students
North Carolina State University 115 Students
Wingate University 107 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 89 Students
Western Carolina University 82 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 76 Students
East Carolina University 70 Students
Stanly Community College 63 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 48 Students
Business 44 Students
Biology 35 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Education 14 Students
Accounting 14 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Small Business Management 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 120 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/5/2024
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at West Stanly. I have no large complaints. I feel like my teachers and courses prepared me efficiently for my college career!
4.0 Alum
7/18/2023
Overall I had a great experience. For my first three years the admin was amazing. They were very encouraging and ensured that school was not just a place to learn but also a place to be your true self. Most of my teachers were amazing and left a lasting impact on my life. Some have now retired, therefore making my fourth year quite not the same. However, I am honored to be a West Stanly alum forever!!
4.0 Senior
5/29/2023
I have enjoyed my time at WSHS minus the COVID years. The teachers wanted us to succeed and were supportive of helping us learn and be prepared for college. Most coaches not only wanted to see us become the best athletes we could be, but they wanted us to be good citizens and members of the community. The school building is dated which is the only reason I don't give it 5 stars.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/19/2021
I watched in horror recently as the Wrestling coach of this school coached and covered a male wrestler in a match against a female wrestler. Even though he had already pinned the girl and all but been declared winner, the wrestler picked up the girl and slammed her face first, into the mat. Needless...
1.0 parent
11/24/2009
5.0 parent
9/7/2007

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