Vance County High School

www.vcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/1427

958 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northern Vance High School, located in Henderson, North Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Vance County School system. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By offering a range of core curriculum subjects alongside elective opportunities, the institution strives to foster both intellectual growth and character development within the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Northern Vance High emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations. These programs are designed to enhance the student experience, promote school spirit, and teach essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and time management. By engaging with both the academic and extracurricular facets of the school, students are encouraged to become active, well-rounded participants in their community while navigating their formative high school years.

958

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vance County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	177
Black	666
Asian	4
Two or More	44

Black
666 (69.5 %)
Hispanic
177 (18.5 %)
White
67 (7.0 %)
Two or More
44 (4.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)

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:	Vance County Schools
Phone:	(252)430-6000
Website:	http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/1427
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	958
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,061
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 10 278

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 156