Mount Airy High

Mount Airy City Schools
1011 N South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
582 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mount Airy High School, located in the heart of the "Mayberry" town of Mount Airy, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Mount Airy City Schools district. As the home of the "Bears," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong tradition of school spirit and academic pride. The campus provides a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes both rigorous core coursework and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and vocational programs.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By fostering a supportive and collaborative culture, Mount Airy High strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to succeed in a global society. With its focus on the "Bear tradition," the school balances the small-town values of the surrounding community with modern educational standards, ensuring a personalized and well-rounded experience for its students.
582
Total Students
33.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
106.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    387 (66.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    117 (20.1 %)
  • Black
    40 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Mount Airy City Schools
Phone: (336)789-5147
Website: http://mahsbears.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 617
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 9 160
Grade 10 149
Grade 11 157
Grade 12 116
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Surry High
Surry County Schools
843 Students
2440 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030 (3.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th