WEST DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL
West Davidson High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Davidson County Schools school district, located in Lexington, NC with about 759 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 46 teachers, West Davidson High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
West Davidson High School, located in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Davidson County Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and a supportive community culture. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, the school offers a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities that aim to develop well-rounded students and encourage school spirit under their "Dragon" mascot.
As a community-focused institution, West Davidson High prioritizes active engagement between its faculty, students, and local families. The school provides a traditional high school experience that balances rigorous classroom expectations with a wide range of clubs and sports, helping students cultivate leadership skills and personal growth. By integrating modern educational resources with a commitment to student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to meet the challenges of the future while maintaining a deep connection to their local community.
For more information, contact West Davidson High at (336) 853-8082 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
WEST DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, NC with about 759 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 759
- Teachers:
- 46.44
- 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
* 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 759 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.