JF WEBB HS OF HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
JF Webb HS Of Health And Life Sciences is a public high school that is part of the Granville County Schools school district, located in Oxford, NC with about 253 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, JF Webb HS Of Health And Life Sciences has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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.
J.F. Webb High School of Health and Life Sciences, located in Oxford, North Carolina, is a specialized school within the Granville County Public Schools system. The institution is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment with a focused curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and careers in the medical, healthcare, and biological science fields. By integrating traditional high school coursework with specialized scientific training, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application in the life sciences.
The school is noted for its commitment to developing a pipeline of future health professionals through hands-on learning experiences and partnerships. Students at the Health and Life Sciences campus are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, collaborative projects, and career-readiness initiatives that align with the demands of the modern healthcare industry. As a key educational resource in Oxford, the school emphasizes both academic excellence and the cultivation of soft skills necessary for students to succeed in high-stakes professional environments.
For more information, contact JF Webb HS Of Health And Life Sciences at (919) 693-6411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-6411
http://whls.gcs.k12.nc.us
JF WEBB HS OF HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES is a public school in Oxford, NC with about 253 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Granville County Schools
- Total Students:
- 253
- Teachers:
- 8.73
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 253 students
- White
- 59.7%
- Black or African American
- 28.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.5%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 58.9%
- Male
- 41.1%
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.