PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL
Princeton High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district, located in Princeton, NC with about 987 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 66 teachers, Princeton High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Princeton High School, located at 101 Dr. Donnie H. Jones Jr. Blvd in Princeton, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub within the Johnston County Public Schools system. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, student engagement, and personal growth. It serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.
Beyond academics, Princeton High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, including athletics, clubs, and service-oriented organizations that help students develop leadership and teamwork skills. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Princeton, maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to support the unique needs of every student. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive school culture, Princeton High remains committed to its mission of empowering students to become responsible and productive members of their community.
For more information, contact Princeton High at (919) 936-5011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Princeton, NC 27569
(919) 936-5011
http://phs.johnston.k12.nc.us
PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Princeton, NC with about 987 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 987
- Teachers:
- 66.2
- 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 987 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- Black or African American
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.