Wilkes Central High School

Wilkes Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1179 Moravian Falls Rd,  Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkes County Schools
3.9
737 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Dion Stocks
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
5
Equity
8
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
367:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
55.1%
Hispanic
25.9%
Black
10.6%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 116 Students
Wilkes Community College 82 Students
North Carolina State University 77 Students
Western Carolina University 71 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 66 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 64 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 58 Students
East Carolina University 56 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 48 Students
Wake Forest University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 31 Students
Biology 31 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Dental Hygiene 10 Students
Criminology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 114 Reviews
1.0
1/27/2024
School is known for its bad reputation all around the district. Staff is questionable, students are usually falling behind, has gotten multiple threats and safety issues.
3.0 Alum
9/19/2023
The best parts included some of the staff and relationships I built within my time there. However, the lack of student support, outreach, and assistance was unsatisfactory.
5.0 Alum
2/2/2022
I graduated in 1986 and I would not be here now if not for my mother the principal, teachers and counselors who took the time to see in me what I had yet to see in myself. I played football, wrestled, and ran track and I only went to school for the sports. I graduated the principal got me into college(I left two years later) and joined the military(I completed 22 years) retired and I am now working as a sergeant with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. I was a low income kid who lived in a trailer park. But, I look back on my days in school and smile thinking of the friends, some here and some who have passed away(my prayers to the Stokes, Vannoy and McCloud Family). I guess what I trying to say is this make the best of what you have right now because when it's gone and you all go down different paths the things you will remember should only be the good because that's what makes us great. let us all soar like Eagles. Thank you John Porter Class of 1986
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Wilkes Central High School

Wilkes Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wilkesboro, NC, in the Moravian Falls neighborhood, and is served by the Wilkes County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 737 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 84.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Wilkes Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $380,440. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wilkes Early College High, Wilkes Early College High School, Harvest Time Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wilkesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wilkes Central High School.

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