Maiden High

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/MaidenHigh/default.aspx

870 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maiden High School, located at 600 West Main Street in Maiden, North Carolina, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Catawba County School District. As the primary high school for the Maiden community, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often serving as a hub for community engagement and school spirit. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that emphasizes college and career readiness for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Maiden High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a competitive athletics department, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on developing well-rounded students by balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth and leadership. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, calendars, and updates on the ongoing educational initiatives that support the success of the Blue Devils community.

870

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maiden High
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	127
Black	47
Asian	61
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

White
591 (67.9 %)
Hispanic
127 (14.6 %)
Asian
61 (7.0 %)
Black
47 (5.4 %)
Two or More
43 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)428-8197
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/MaidenHigh/default.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 254

Grade 10 227

Grade 11 199

Grade 12 190