Central Haywood High

www.chhs.haywood.k12.nc.us

63 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Haywood High School, located in Clyde, North Carolina, serves as the alternative high school for the Haywood County School District. The institution is designed to provide a personalized, supportive educational environment for students who may benefit from non-traditional academic settings. By offering smaller class sizes and a flexible approach to instruction, the school focuses on helping students overcome individual challenges, recover credits, and stay on track toward graduation.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Central Haywood High places a strong emphasis on character development, career readiness, and student engagement. The faculty works closely with students to create individualized learning plans that address both their personal and educational goals. Through its commitment to a smaller, more intimate school culture, the institution aims to empower its students to succeed academically and transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

7.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Haywood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
48 (76.2%)
Hispanic
10 (15.9%)
Black
2 (3.2%)
Two or More
2 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (1.6%)

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:	Haywood County Schools
Phone:	(828)627-9944
Website:	http://www.chhs.haywood.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
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 23

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 16