publichighGrade 9-12

West Columbus High

7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy Sw, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430, United States

+1 (910) 654-6111

http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us

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West Columbus High Overview

About This School

West Columbus High is a public high in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina, serving 459 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 32 teachers with an average salary of $48,470 and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Guidance services are provided with one counselor available for every 459 students. Students at the school are evenly divided between male and female populations. The student body is composed of 45% White, 41% Black, 7% Hispanic, and 4% students of two or more races.

459

Total Students

Grade 9-12

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Columbus County

Students per Counselor

459:1

West Columbus High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.5:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

459

Students per Counselor

West Columbus High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,470

City Avg: $48,470

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor459:1

West Columbus High Student Demographics

Student Body

49.67%

Male

50.33%

Female

Total Enrollment: 459 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White44.66%

Hispanic7.19%

Asian0%

Black40.74%

Two or More Races4.36%

Native American2.83%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Columbus High

Q: What is West Columbus High?

A: West Columbus High is a high public located in Cerro Gordo.

Q: How many students attend West Columbus High?

A: West Columbus High has approximately 459 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Columbus High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Columbus High is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about West Columbus High

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About West Columbus High - Cerro Gordo, NC

Quick Facts about West Columbus High
School Name	West Columbus High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy Sw, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430, Cerro Gordo, NC
County	Columbus County
Phone	+1 (910) 654-6111
Total Students	459
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Columbus High

What is West Columbus High?

West Columbus High is a high public located in Cerro Gordo.

How many students attend West Columbus High?

West Columbus High has approximately 459 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Columbus High?

The student-teacher ratio at West Columbus High is 13:1.

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