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West Carteret High — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Morehead City, North Carolina|Carteret County Public Schools
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Upcoming Events
Oct
26
Mon
Athletic Booster Club MeetingEvent
Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details.
Oct
29
Thu
Blood Drive - (Auditorium)Event
Oct
29
Thu
ACT WorkKeys TestingexamDistrict-wide
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Nov
2
Mon
No School: NC Pre-K Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Review the school calendar for the workday schedule.
Nov
2
Mon
Fall Check-ins Testing WindowexamDistrict-wide
Nov
2
Mon
Academic Honors NightEvent
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,097
Student:Teacher
15.9:1
Locale
Town
District
Carteret County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
47.0%
Phone
(252)726-1176School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
71%
91th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
80-84%
Graduation Rate
79%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
8 courses offered
142 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
200 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
101 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
242 test takers
Athletics
6 sports, 28 teams
558 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Near average in NCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,281
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
74
97% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
0.69999999
Social Workers
0.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,846
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,872
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,416
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 55%Local 30%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.9%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
10.1%
Uninsured residents
7.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,051
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
984
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
90%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
342 (35%)
Other Health Impairment
215 (22%)
Autism
154 (16%)
Speech/Language Impairment
108 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
60 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
26 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,095
Current enrollment
Stable(+1% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Athletic Booster Club Meeting
Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details.
EventThu, Oct 29, 2026
Blood Drive - (Auditorium)
EventThu, Oct 29, 2026
ACT WorkKeys Testing
Check the testing notice for registration requirements and test details.
examFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Carteret County Public Schools. West Carteret High follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | PTO Meeting - Reschedule due to Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | National IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Early Release - 11:50 DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | PTO Hat Day-Give $1 to your homeroom teacher.District-wide |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Teacher Workday-Optional (Literacy PD)District-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | PTO Hayride Planning Meeting District-wide |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | CogAT Testing Window for Grade 3District-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | PSAT/WorkKeys TestingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Football-Tie BreakerDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Beginning Teacher Support MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Career Fair Check the event notice for participating employers, schedule, and student details. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Workday (Mandatory Red Day) Review the calendar for any schedule changes on this date. |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Blood Drive - (Auditorium) |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | ACT WorkKeys TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration requirements and test details. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | No School: NC Pre-K Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday schedule. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Fall Check-ins Testing WindowDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Academic Honors Night |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | PreACT Review the test notice for registration, timing and preparation information. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | PreACT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | ACT WorkKeys TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration requirements and test details. |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | WCHS PTO Check the organization notice for meeting agenda and details. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Holiday (No School for staff or students) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | End of T2 |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Underclassmen Picture Day Make-ups |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Workday (Optional) Check the calendar notice for workday details and optional participation information. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Early Release--12:00District-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Holiday (No School for staff or students) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Holiday (No School for staff or students) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | PTO Meeting Christmas Market PlanningDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Key Club Holiday Festival Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | SAT @ WCHS |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | PTO Christmas Market at SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Band - Holiday Concert (7th & 8th) @CHSDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Early Release |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Early Release DayDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | Christmas Break, No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday - No School for staff/studentsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Holiday - No School for staff/studentsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break (No school for staff or students) |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Holiday - No School for staff/studentsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | DIBELS MOY Testing WindowDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Exams Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Exams Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Exams Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | WCHS PTO Check the organization notice for meeting agenda and details. |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Exams Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | End of T3 |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Exams Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Workday (Mandatory Red Day) Review the calendar for any schedule changes on this date. |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Mandatory Teacher Workday-No school for studentsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Workday (Mandatory Red Day) Review the calendar for any schedule changes on this date. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Holiday (No School for staff or students) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Early Release--12:00 noonDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | No School: NC Pre-K Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday schedule. |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | ACT - All Juniors |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | End of T4 |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Workday (Optional) Check the calendar notice for workday details and optional participation information. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | WCHS PTO Check the organization notice for meeting agenda and details. |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Workday (Optional) Check the calendar notice for workday details and optional participation information. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Workday (Optional) Check the calendar notice for workday details and optional participation information. |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Prom Check the event notice for ticket information and logistics. |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | SAT @ WCHS |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Early Release |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | WCHS PTO Check the organization notice for meeting agenda and details. |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | Athletic Booster Club Meeting Check the club notice for meeting agenda and location details. |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | EXAMS Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | EXAMS Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | EXAMS Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | EXAMS Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | EXAMS Review the academic calendar for exam dates and subject information. |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Graduation Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics. |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Workday (Mandatory) |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Holiday (No School for staff or students) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Workday (Mandatory) |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | Workday (Optional) Check the calendar notice for workday details and optional participation information. |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Workday (Optional) Check the calendar notice for workday details and optional participation information. |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Workday (Optional) Check the calendar notice for workday details and optional participation information. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Carteret High
As of the most recent data, 1,097 students are enrolled at West Carteret High. It is a High school within the local district.
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