Hayesville High

205 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904

www.hayesvillehs.org

393 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hayesville High School, located in the mountain town of Hayesville, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary education hub for Clay County. As a small, community-oriented institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often characterized by a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff are committed to providing personalized attention to their students. The school pride is centered around its mascot, the "Yellow Jacket," which serves as a rallying point for the student body in both academic and athletic endeavors.

Academically and extracurricularly, Hayesville High offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college or entering the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing traditional coursework with various clubs, community service initiatives, and competitive sports programs. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and student engagement, Hayesville High aims to foster a supportive learning environment that reflects the values and needs of the surrounding rural community.

393

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayesville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	35
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
344 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.9 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Clay County Schools
Phone:	(828)389-6532
Website:	http://www.hayesvillehs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
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 9 123

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 94

Grade 12 81