Carson High

290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC 28023

jchs.rss.k12.nc.us

1,170 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carson High School (often referred to as Jesse C. Carson High School) is a public secondary school located in China Grove, North Carolina, serving students in the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Established in 2006, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard academic courses, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. The school is known for its modern facilities and a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university enrollment, vocational training, or direct workforce entry.

Beyond academics, Carson High places a significant focus on student life, fostering a spirited culture through an array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and extracurricular clubs. The school’s mascot, the Cougar, is a prominent symbol of its community involvement and competitive sports history. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a supportive environment for extracurricular growth, Carson High strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute effectively to their community.

1,170

Total Students

60.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	811
Hispanic	242
Black	51
Asian	10
Two or More	53
American Indian	3

White
811 (69.3 %)
Hispanic
242 (20.7 %)
Two or More
53 (4.5 %)
Black
51 (4.4 %)
Asian
10 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)855-7297
Website:	http://jchs.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,060
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 321

Grade 10 303

Grade 11 257

Grade 12 289