FRED T FOARD HIGH SCHOOL

Fred T Foard High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Catawba County Schools school district, located in Newton, NC with about 969 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 56 teachers, Fred T Foard High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Fred T. Foard High School, located in Newton, North Carolina, is a public secondary institution serving the Catawba County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing student development through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular opportunities, and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fred T. Foard High School is known for its active student life, which includes a wide range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its "Foard Pride" spirit, encouraging students to participate in meaningful extracurricular experiences that build leadership and teamwork skills. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of enrichment programs, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

For more information, contact Fred T Foard High at (704) 462-1496 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3407 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658-9776
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FRED T FOARD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newton, NC with about 969 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
969
Teachers:
56.88
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 targeted assistance 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 969 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRED T FOARD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%
Asian
8.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.