North Lenoir High

nlhs.lcpsnc.org/

957 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Lenoir High School, located in La Grange, North Carolina, is a public secondary institution serving the Lenoir County Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into its local community and is committed to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and career readiness for its students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school offers a variety of educational opportunities, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that aim to develop well-rounded individuals.

Beyond the classroom, North Lenoir High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through athletics, clubs, and service organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and character. The faculty and staff focus on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By focusing on both academic rigor and community involvement, the school remains a central pillar for families in the La Grange area.

957

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Lenoir High
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	195
Black	390
Asian	7
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
390 (40.8%)
White
332 (34.7%)
Hispanic
195 (20.4%)
Two or More
32 (3.3%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	Lenoir County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)527-9184
Website:	http://nlhs.lcpsnc.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	954
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 9 295

Grade 10 222

Grade 11 222

Grade 12 218