ALEXANDER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Alexander Central High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Alexander County Schools school district, located in Taylorsville, NC with about 1,337 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 89 teachers, Alexander Central High 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.
Alexander Central High School, located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Alexander County school district. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for being an integral part of the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework, college preparatory programs, and various vocational pathways.
Beyond academics, Alexander Central High maintains a vibrant school culture characterized by active student participation in athletics, performing arts, and a wide array of extracurricular clubs. The school prides itself on fostering school spirit and personal growth, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens through its various programs. By integrating traditional classroom learning with community-focused initiatives, the school strives to uphold its mission of academic excellence while preparing its student body to meet the challenges of a modern, global society.
For more information, contact Alexander Central High at (828) 632-7063 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Taylorsville, NC 28681-2399
(828) 632-7063
ALEXANDER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Taylorsville, NC with about 1,337 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alexander County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,337
- Teachers:
- 89.4
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,337 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALEXANDER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.