Whiteville High

whs.whiteville.k12.nc.us/

639 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whiteville High School, located in Whiteville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Whiteville City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond its standard academic programs, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help create a well-rounded experience for its student body.

As a pillar of the Whiteville community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages students to develop their talents and achieve their goals. By focusing on both rigorous classroom instruction and the development of character, Whiteville High strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to contribute positively to their community and the broader world. For those looking for current information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or event updates, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

639

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiteville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	95
Black	240
Asian	6
Two or More	38
American Indian	6

White
254 (39.7%)
Black
240 (37.6%)
Hispanic
95 (14.9%)
Two or More
38 (5.9%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)

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:	Whiteville City Schools
Phone:	(910)914-4189
Website:	http://whs.whiteville.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	636
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 9 189

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 156

Grade 12 155