Lucy Ragsdale High

1000 Lucy Ragsdale Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282

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1,346 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ragsdale High School, located in Jamestown, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Guilford County Schools district. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. In addition to traditional coursework, Ragsdale provides a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) offerings and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific academic and professional interests.

Beyond the classroom, Ragsdale High School is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school supports a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and diverse student-led clubs, which foster school spirit and student engagement. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, Ragsdale strives to maintain a supportive environment that encourages students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens within the Jamestown community and beyond.

1,346

Total Students

81.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucy Ragsdale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	238
Black	532
Asian	146
Two or More	67
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
532 (39.5 %)
White
356 (26.4 %)
Hispanic
238 (17.7 %)
Asian
146 (10.8 %)
Two or More
67 (5.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)454-7400
Website:	http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,289
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 9 376

Grade 10 379

Grade 11 311

Grade 12 280

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lucy Ragsdale High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	376
Grade 10	379
Grade 11	311
Grade 12	280

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lucy Ragsdale High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	633	47%
Male	713	53%

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