Starmount High

www.yadkin.k12.nc.us/schools/shs/index.html

562 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Starmount High School, located in Boonville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Yadkin County School District. As a rural public high school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for both collegiate success and the modern workforce. The school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and career-readiness programs designed to engage students throughout their high school experience.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection, reflecting the close-knit nature of the surrounding Yadkin County area. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Starmount High aims to integrate technology and academic rigor into the classroom while maintaining the small-town values that define its culture. Through its academic, vocational, and social programs, the school strives to develop well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.

562

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starmount High
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	166
Black	20
Asian	2
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
351 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
166 (29.5 %)
Two or More
22 (3.9 %)
Black
20 (3.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Yadkin County Schools
Phone:	(336)551-1150
Website:	http://www.yadkin.k12.nc.us/schools/shs/index.html
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 147

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 124

Grade 12 145