Wheatmore High School

whs.randolph.k12.nc.us/

677 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wheatmore High School, located in Trinity, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Randolph County School System. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or attending a four-year university.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wheatmore High School maintains an active campus culture that includes a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. These programs are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students build meaningful connections with their peers and faculty. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens within the Trinity community and beyond.

677

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheatmore High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	555
Hispanic	65
Black	17
Asian	6
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
555 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
65 (9.6 %)
Two or More
31 (4.6 %)
Black
17 (2.5 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Randolph County School System
Phone:	(336)476-1500
Website:	http://whs.randolph.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 184

Grade 10 183

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 155