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The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 59% in 2012.
2012
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.
138 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
See North Carolina's state standards
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
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| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
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| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
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| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
See North Carolina's state standards
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.
6 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.
129 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.
87 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.
163 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.
31 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.
180 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
See North Carolina's state standards
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
| All Students | 17% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 20% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 17% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 17% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | 77% |
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 67% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 79% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Students with disabilities | 38% |
| Non-disabled students | 86% |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 79% |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Non-disabled students | n/a |
| Limited English proficiency | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Academically gifted | n/a |
In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
See North Carolina's state standards
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
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401 High School Road
Newland,
NC 28657
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Phone: (828) 733-0151
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