What grades does Fred T Foard High serve?

Fred T Foard High is a High school serving students in Newton, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Fred T Foard High located?

Fred T Foard High is located at Newton, NC in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred T Foard High?

Fred T Foard High has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

What schools are in Newton, NC?

Newton, NC is served by the local school district. Fred T Foard High is one of the High schools in the area.

NCHighATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Fred T Foard High — School Profile & District Info

High|Newton, North Carolina|Catawba County Schools

Newton, NC 28658

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

956

Student:Teacher

18:1

Locale

Rural

District

Catawba County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

44.5%

Phone

(704)462-1496

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

61%

79th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

75-79%

Graduation Rate

86%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

9 courses offered

49 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

141 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

101 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

205 test takers

Athletics

18 sports, 24 teams

361 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,225

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

92% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,487

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,157

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,166

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 55%Local 26%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$261,610

+0.9% 1yr+39.6% 5yr

Hickory, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.2%

Unemployment rate

11.9%

Uninsured residents

12.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,231

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,076

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

624 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

548 (26%)

Other Health Impairment

320 (15%)

Autism

247 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

139 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

36 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

930

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fred T Foard High

Enrollment at Fred T Foard High stands at 956 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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