Carter High School

851 Highland Court
Winston Salem, NC 27101

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/188

134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carter High School, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. It is uniquely designed to serve students with diverse learning needs, focusing on a specialized curriculum that emphasizes functional academics, vocational training, and life skills. The school environment is tailored to support students who require a more individualized approach to learning, ensuring they gain the practical skills necessary for increased independence and future success in their communities.

Beyond its academic programming, Carter High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. The school integrates community-based instruction and therapeutic services to meet the physical, social, and emotional requirements of its student body. By partnering with families and utilizing specialized staff, the school strives to provide a structured pathway that prepares students for the transition into adulthood, focusing on personal growth and self-sufficiency within a caring, professional educational setting.

134

Total Students

12.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carter High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	27
Black	50
Two or More	5

White
52 (38.8 %)
Black
50 (37.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (20.1 %)
Two or More
5 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4119
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/188
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
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 10 42

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carter High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 10	42
Grade 11	16
Grade 12	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carter High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	51	38.1%
Male	83	61.9%

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