Wilkes Central High School

1179 Moravian Falls Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/

752 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wilkes Central High School, located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Wilkes County School District. As a public high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while preparing its student body for post-secondary success. The school maintains a focus on comprehensive education, offering a diverse array of core curriculum subjects alongside various elective opportunities intended to help students explore their interests and develop essential professional skills.

Beyond the classroom, Wilkes Central High is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school supports a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage teamwork and leadership development. By balancing academic rigor with a supportive environment, Wilkes Central High aims to nurture well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

752

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilkes Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	195
Black	80
Asian	5
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
414 (55.1 %)
Hispanic
195 (25.9 %)
Black
80 (10.6 %)
Two or More
57 (7.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Wilkes County Schools
Phone:	(336)667-5277
Website:	http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	716
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 9 207

Grade 10 197

Grade 11 182

Grade 12 166