Anson High School

Anson County Schools
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
655 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Anson High School, located in Wadesboro, North Carolina, serves as the primary public high school for the Anson County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school offers a standard curriculum enriched by various elective programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement and community involvement.

The institution emphasizes the importance of academic growth and character development within a supportive environment. By leveraging resources from the Anson County school system, the high school aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Through its website and community outreach, Anson High School focuses on maintaining open communication with families, highlighting student achievements, and upholding the school district's mission to empower students to reach their full potential in an ever-changing global society.
655
Total Students
47.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
107.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    376 (57.4 %)
  • White
    201 (30.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Anson County Schools
Phone: (704)694-9301
Website: http://ahs.ansonschools.org/home.aspx
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 702
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 9 252
Grade 10 157
Grade 11 137
Grade 12 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Anson Co. Early College High
Anson County Schools
227 Students
177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135 (6.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 13