Fred T Foard High

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

956 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fred T. Foard High School, located in Newton, North Carolina, is a public secondary institution serving the Catawba County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing student development through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular opportunities, and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fred T. Foard High School is known for its active student life, which includes a wide range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its "Foard Pride" spirit, encouraging students to participate in meaningful extracurricular experiences that build leadership and teamwork skills. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of enrichment programs, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

956

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred T Foard High
Demographic	Student Count
White	714
Hispanic	91
Black	37
Asian	57
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	2

White
714 (74.7 %)
Hispanic
91 (9.5 %)
Asian
57 (6.0 %)
Two or More
55 (5.8 %)
Black
37 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(704)462-1496
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Foard/default.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Grade 9 254

Grade 10 252

Grade 11 231

Grade 12 202