Alexander Central High

Alexander County Schools
223 School Drive
Taylorsville, NC 28681
1,312 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Alexander Central High School, located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Alexander County school district. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for being an integral part of the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework, college preparatory programs, and various vocational pathways.

Beyond academics, Alexander Central High maintains a vibrant school culture characterized by active student participation in athletics, performing arts, and a wide array of extracurricular clubs. The school prides itself on fostering school spirit and personal growth, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens through its various programs. By integrating traditional classroom learning with community-focused initiatives, the school strives to uphold its mission of academic excellence while preparing its student body to meet the challenges of a modern, global society.
1,312
Total Students
87.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,034 (78.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    130 (9.9 %)
  • Black
    72 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    66 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    9 (0.7 %)
  • 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: Alexander County Schools
Phone: (828)632-7063
Website: http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/alexandercentral
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,251
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
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Grade 9 351
Grade 10 342
Grade 11 300
Grade 12 315
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Alexander Early College
Alexander County Schools
165 Students
345 Industrial Blvd
Taylorsville, NC 28681 (0.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th