publichighGrade 9-12

Watauga High

300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607, United States

+1 (828) 264-2407

http://w.watauga.k12.nc.us/whs

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Watauga High Overview

About This School

Watauga High is a public high in Boone, North Carolina, serving 1,289 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 82 teachers with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average teacher salary of $46,620. Support services include a counselor ratio of 303 students per counselor. Students at the school are 52% female and 48% male. The student body is 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, and 1% Black.

1,289

Total Students

Grade 9-12

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

82 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

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Mathematics0%

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School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Watauga County

Students per Counselor

303:1

Watauga High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.5:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

303

Students per Counselor

Watauga High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$46,620

City Avg: $45,284

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor303:1

Watauga High Student Demographics

Student Body

48.02%

Male

51.98%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,289 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White80.84%

Hispanic12.34%

Asian2.09%

Black1.24%

Two or More Races2.95%

Native American0.54%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watauga High

Q: What is Watauga High?

A: Watauga High is a high public located in Boone.

Q: How many students attend Watauga High?

A: Watauga High has approximately 1,289 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Watauga High is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Watauga 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 Watauga High - Boone, NC

Quick Facts about Watauga High
School Name	Watauga High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607, Boone, NC
County	Watauga County
Phone	+1 (828) 264-2407
Total Students	1,289
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	82
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Watauga High

What is Watauga High?

Watauga High is a high public located in Boone.

How many students attend Watauga High?

Watauga High has approximately 1,289 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Watauga High?

The student-teacher ratio at Watauga High is 15:1.

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