Watauga High

Watauga County Schools
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
1,272 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Watauga High School, located in the mountain town of Boone, North Carolina, serves as the primary public high school for Watauga County. Situated on a modern campus at 300 Go Pioneers Drive, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from its proximity to Appalachian State University. The school prides itself on a culture of academic rigor and student involvement, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its vibrant "Pioneer" spirit, which emphasizes student engagement in athletics, the arts, and community service. With a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Watauga High aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and experiential learning, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to succeed, reflecting the school district's overall commitment to excellence in education.
1,272
Total Students
99.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,018 (80.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    138 (10.8 %)
  • Two or More
    76 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    19 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    16 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Watauga County Schools
Phone: (828)264-2407
Website: http://w.watauga.k12.nc.us/whs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 99.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 384
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 9 375
Grade 10 332
Grade 11 290
Grade 12 275
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Watauga Innovation Academy
Watauga County Schools
274 Students
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th