ALGER B. WILKINS HIGH SCHOOL

Alger B. Wilkins High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cumberland County Schools school district, located in Fayetteville, NC with about 137 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Alger B. Wilkins High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alger B. Wilkins High School, located on Skibo Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Cumberland County Schools system. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering personalized academic pathways, the institution aims to help students overcome obstacles, recover credits, and ultimately meet the requirements necessary for high school graduation and post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a structured yet adaptable atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and individual progress. Through its targeted curriculum and dedicated faculty, Alger B. Wilkins focuses on empowering students to take ownership of their education, fostering both academic growth and personal responsibility. By maintaining a smaller learning community, the school is able to offer more individualized attention, ensuring that each student receives the guidance and resources required to reach their unique educational goals.

For more information, contact Alger B. Wilkins High School at (910) 864-5438 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1429 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
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ALGER B. WILKINS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fayetteville, NC with about 137 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
137
Teachers:
9.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 137 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALGER B. WILKINS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.6%
White
3.6%

Female
56.9%
Male
43.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.