JAMES KENAN HIGH SCHOOL

James Kenan High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Duplin County Schools school district, located in Warsaw, NC with about 672 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 40 teachers, James Kenan 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.

James Kenan High School, located in Warsaw, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving the Duplin County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong commitment to academic growth, character development, and student engagement through a variety of core curriculum offerings and elective programs.

Beyond academics, James Kenan High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by fostering school spirit and community involvement. The school is known for its active extracurricular landscape, which includes various athletic teams, clubs, and organizations that allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining strong ties to the Warsaw area and leveraging the resources of the Duplin County school system, James Kenan strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages student success and prepares graduates to be contributing members of society.

For more information, contact James Kenan High at (910) 293-4218 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1241 NC 24 & 50
Warsaw, NC 28398-9533
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JAMES KENAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Warsaw, NC with about 672 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
672
Teachers:
40.37
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 672 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.0%
Black or African American
36.3%
White
15.3%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.