North Wilkes High School

Wilkes County Schools
2986 Traphill Rd
Hays, NC 28635
625 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
North Wilkes High School, located in the rural community of Hays, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Wilkes County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, offering a variety of core academic courses alongside elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop new skills.

Beyond the classroom, North Wilkes High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These programs are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and community engagement, helping students build meaningful connections with their peers and faculty. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and personal development, the school strives to cultivate a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed both during their high school years and in their future endeavors.
625
Total Students
39.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    501 (80.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    93 (14.9 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.1 %)
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: Wilkes County Schools
Phone: (336)903-4040
Website: http://nwhs.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 566
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 9 181
Grade 10 160
Grade 11 147
Grade 12 137
Gender Ratio