Whiteville High

whs.whiteville.k12.nc.us/

662 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whiteville High School, located in Whiteville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Whiteville City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond its standard academic programs, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help create a well-rounded experience for its student body.

As a pillar of the Whiteville community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages students to develop their talents and achieve their goals. By focusing on both rigorous classroom instruction and the development of character, Whiteville High strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to contribute positively to their community and the broader world. For those looking for current information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or event updates, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

662

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiteville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	83
Black	244
Asian	7
Two or More	49
American Indian	6

White
273 (41.2 %)
Black
244 (36.9 %)
Hispanic
83 (12.5 %)
Two or More
49 (7.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Whiteville City Schools
Phone:	(910)914-4189
Website:	http://whs.whiteville.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	636
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 9 187

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 131

Grade 12 153