Southwestern Randolph High School

1641 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205

swrhs.randolph.k12.nc.us/

869 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwestern Randolph High School (SWRHS), located in Asheboro, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Randolph County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, military service, or the workforce. With a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are active participants in their community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Southwestern Randolph High is well-known for its strong school spirit and active athletic programs, often referred to as the "Cougars." The school emphasizes a culture of engagement, encouraging students to participate in clubs, arts, and sports to build leadership and collaborative skills. By maintaining a focus on both individual student achievement and a collaborative school climate, SWRHS strives to uphold its mission of "preparing students for life" in an evolving global society.

869

Total Students

48.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwestern Randolph High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	593
Hispanic	232
Black	15
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
593 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
232 (26.7 %)
Two or More
23 (2.6 %)
Black
15 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Randolph County School System
Phone:	(336)381-7747
Website:	http://swrhs.randolph.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 261

Grade 10 249

Grade 11 186

Grade 12 173