Central Davidson High

cdhs.davidson.k12.nc.us/

897 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Davidson High School, located in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Davidson County School District. As a traditional public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic achievement and student extracurricular involvement. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both college and career readiness through a variety of curriculum offerings.

Beyond its academic core, Central Davidson High is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations, which play a central role in the school's culture. The campus serves as a hub for community spirit, often rallying behind its mascot, the Spartan. By focusing on the development of the "whole student," the school aims to prepare its graduates to become productive, responsible citizens while maintaining a strong commitment to the traditions and values of the Davidson County area.

897

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Davidson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	663
Hispanic	137
Black	45
Asian	9
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
663 (73.9%)
Hispanic
137 (15.3%)
Black
45 (5.0%)
Two or More
42 (4.7%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)357-2920
Website:	http://cdhs.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 9 271

Grade 10 215

Grade 11 214

Grade 12 197