Davidson County High School

2061 E Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292

dchs.davidson.k12.nc.us/

64 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Davidson County High School, located in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Davidson County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military. By fostering a culture of academic rigor and personal responsibility, the school aims to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary to navigate an increasingly complex world.

Beyond its core curriculum, Davidson County High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of programs, athletics, and clubs designed to nurture students' unique talents and interests, helping them develop into well-rounded individuals. With a focus on supportive teacher-student relationships and a safe, inclusive environment, the school strives to empower its learners to achieve their personal best and contribute positively to the Lexington community and beyond.

Total Students

9.9

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davidson County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Two or More	2

White
45 (70.3%)
Hispanic
13 (20.3%)
Black
4 (6.2%)
Two or More
2 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)242-1459
Website:	http://dchs.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
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 10 18

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 15