Parkwood High

3220 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112

pwhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

1,082 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parkwood High School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, is a part of the Union County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded extracurricular program. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to pursue both traditional college-preparatory coursework and various technical and vocational pathways.

In addition to its academic offerings, Parkwood High maintains a strong culture of school spirit, supported by a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering leadership and character development, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce. With a focus on integrating modern technology and supportive teaching practices, Parkwood strives to provide an engaging learning experience that addresses the individual needs and ambitions of its students.

1,082

Total Students

64.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkwood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	714
Hispanic	184
Black	116
Asian	5
Two or More	60
American Indian	3

White
714 (66.0%)
Hispanic
184 (17.0%)
Black
116 (10.7%)
Two or More
60 (5.5%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-0154
Website:	http://pwhs.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 294

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 269

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkwood High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	294
Grade 10	272
Grade 11	247
Grade 12	269

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkwood High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	514	47.5%
Male	568	52.5%

High School 9th - 12th