West Carteret High

4700 Country Club Road
Morehead City, NC 28557

wchs.carteretcountyschools.org/

1,146 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Carteret High School, located in Morehead City, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Carteret County Public School System. Situated along the coast, the school maintains a strong reputation for academic rigor and a comprehensive educational environment. It offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including advanced placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various dual-enrollment opportunities that allow students to earn college credit before graduation.

Beyond the classroom, West Carteret High is known for fostering a vibrant campus culture characterized by an active athletic department and a wide array of student organizations. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to participate in clubs, arts programs, and community service initiatives. By blending high academic standards with a commitment to extracurricular engagement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, community-minded graduates who are well-equipped to contribute to the local area and beyond.

1,146

Total Students

71.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Carteret High
Demographic	Student Count
White	826
Hispanic	165
Black	60
Asian	19
Two or More	66
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
826 (72.1 %)
Hispanic
165 (14.4 %)
Two or More
66 (5.8 %)
Black
60 (5.2 %)
Asian
19 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Carteret County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)726-1176
Website:	http://wchs.carteretcountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,084
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 9 302

Grade 10 342

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 237