Murphy High

www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mhs/

489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Murphy High School, located at 234 High School Circle in Murphy, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Cherokee County Schools district. As the primary high school for the town of Murphy, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both student achievement and personal development within the rural setting of Western North Carolina.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Murphy High School maintains a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and arts initiatives, which are central to the "Bulldog" school spirit. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the local Murphy area. Further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, and academic resources can be found on their official website at http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mhs/.

489

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	29
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
414 (84.7 %)
Hispanic
29 (5.9 %)
Two or More
20 (4.1 %)
Black
14 (2.9 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherokee County Schools
Phone:	(828)837-2426
Website:	http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
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 9 141

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 118