NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Watauga High — School Profile & District Info
High|Boone, North Carolina|Watauga County Schools
Boone, NC 28607
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,279
Student:Teacher
12.3:1
Locale
Town
District
Watauga County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
33.1%
Phone
(828)264-2407School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
74%
94th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
76%
95th percentile in NC
Graduation Rate
91%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.3%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
23 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
15 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Near average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,003
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 57%Local 29%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,289
Current enrollment
Stable(+9% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Watauga High
Watauga High currently enrolls 1,279 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.
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