publichighGrade 9-12

Hiwassee Dam High

267 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906, United States

+1 (828) 644-5115

http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/hdsh/

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Hiwassee Dam High Overview

About This School

Hiwassee Dam High is a public high in Murphy, North Carolina, serving 137 students in grades 9-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 8 teachers on staff earning an average salary of $49,876. Counseling resources are limited, as the school operates with a ratio of 274 students per counselor. Students at the school are 59% male and 41% female. The demographic makeup is predominantly White at 93%, while 4% of the student body identifies as having two or more races and 3% identifies as Hispanic.

137

Total Students

Grade 9-12

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

8 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

Cherokee County

Students per Counselor

274:1

Hiwassee Dam 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

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.7:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

274

Students per Counselor

Hiwassee Dam High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,876

City Avg: $49,876

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor274:1

Hiwassee Dam High Student Demographics

Student Body

59.12%

Male

40.88%

Female

Total Enrollment: 137 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White92.7%

Hispanic2.92%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races4.38%

Native American0%

Hiwassee Dam High Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Hiwassee Dam High

Q: What is Hiwassee Dam High?

A: Hiwassee Dam High is a high public located in Murphy.

Q: How many students attend Hiwassee Dam High?

A: Hiwassee Dam High has approximately 137 students enrolled.

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

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

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Detailed Information about Hiwassee Dam High

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About Hiwassee Dam High - Murphy, NC

Quick Facts about Hiwassee Dam High
School Name	Hiwassee Dam High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	267 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906, Murphy, NC
County	Cherokee County
Phone	+1 (828) 644-5115
Total Students	137
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	8
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiwassee Dam High

What is Hiwassee Dam High?

Hiwassee Dam High is a high public located in Murphy.

How many students attend Hiwassee Dam High?

Hiwassee Dam High has approximately 137 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiwassee Dam High?

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

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