Draughn High School

www.burke.k12.nc.us/dhs/

661 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jimmy C. Draughn High School, located in Valdese, North Carolina, is a public secondary institution serving the Burke County Public Schools district. Known as the home of the Wildcats, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Valdese community, fostering a culture of school spirit and civic engagement. In addition to its core academic programs, Draughn High offers a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations, encouraging students to develop well-rounded skills and personal character. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community connection, the school remains a central pillar of the Burke County educational landscape.

661

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Draughn High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	69
Black	13
Asian	43
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	5

White
495 (74.9%)
Hispanic
69 (10.4%)
Asian
43 (6.5%)
Two or More
36 (5.4%)
Black
13 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)879-4200
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/dhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
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 9 181

Grade 10 164

Grade 11 160

Grade 12 156