Mitchell High

Mitchell County Schools
416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
482 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mitchell High School, located in the scenic mountain town of Bakersville, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary education hub for Mitchell County. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within a tight-knit, rural community. The school prides itself on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce.

The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to keeping students, parents, and the community informed about academic policies, athletic programs, and administrative news. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and leveraging local resources, Mitchell High strives to maintain a supportive learning environment. Whether through its classroom instruction or community-focused initiatives, the school remains a cornerstone of the Bakersville area, dedicated to helping its students achieve success in their post-secondary endeavors.
482
Total Students
39.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    396 (82.2%)
  • Hispanic
    68 (14.1%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.3%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mitchell County Schools
Phone: (828)766-3400
Website: http://www.mcsnc.org/o/mhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 476
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 9 109
Grade 10 142
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 113
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mayland Early College
Mitchell County Schools
113 Students
264 Mayland Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (6.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 13