publichighGrade 8-12

West Carteret High

4700 Country Club Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557, United States

+1 (252) 726-1176

http://wchs.carteretcountyschools.org/

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West Carteret High Overview

About This School

West Carteret High is a public high in Morehead City, North Carolina, serving 1,095 students in grades Grade 8-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1 with 47 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $51,147. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 273 students per counselor. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The student body is 70% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Black, 7% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

1,095

Total Students

Grade 8-12

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

47 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 8-12

County

Carteret County

Students per Counselor

273:1

West Carteret High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

273

Students per Counselor

West Carteret High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$51,147

City Avg: $51,147

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio23:1

Students per Counselor273:1

West Carteret High Student Demographics

Student Body

52.79%

Male

47.21%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,095 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White70.32%

Hispanic13.7%

Asian1.19%

Black6.85%

Two or More Races6.76%

Native American0.27%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Carteret High

Q: What is West Carteret High?

A: West Carteret High is a high public located in Morehead City.

Q: How many students attend West Carteret High?

A: West Carteret High has approximately 1,095 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Carteret High is 23:1.

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Detailed Information about West Carteret High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Carteret High - Morehead City, NC

Quick Facts about West Carteret High
School Name	West Carteret High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 8-12
Location	4700 Country Club Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557, Morehead City, NC
County	Carteret County
Phone	+1 (252) 726-1176
Total Students	1,095
Student-Teacher Ratio	23:1
Full-Time Teachers	47
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Carteret High

What is West Carteret High?

West Carteret High is a high public located in Morehead City.

How many students attend West Carteret High?

West Carteret High has approximately 1,095 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at West Carteret High is 23:1.

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