West Bladen High

w.bladen.k12.nc.us

720 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Bladen High School, located in Bladenboro, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Bladen County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, offering a variety of core curriculum courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on both college and career readiness, West Bladen aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving workforce and in higher education.

Beyond academics, West Bladen High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community and promoting school spirit through its athletic programs and student organizations. The school environment is designed to encourage personal growth, leadership, and civic responsibility, often leveraging its location to maintain strong ties with the surrounding Bladenboro community. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential while preparing for their future endeavors.

720

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Bladen High
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	179
Black	153
Two or More	35
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
337 (46.8%)
Hispanic
179 (24.9%)
Black
153 (21.2%)
Two or More
35 (4.9%)
American Indian
15 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Bladen County Schools
Phone:	(910)862-2130
Website:	http://w.bladen.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	717
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 9 220

Grade 10 172

Grade 11 162

Grade 12 166