Serving 1,971 students in grades 9-12, Overhills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Overhills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overhills High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Overhills High School?
The graduation rate of Overhills High School is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Overhills High School?
1,971 students attend Overhills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Overhills High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overhills High School?
Overhills High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Overhills High School offer ?
Overhills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Overhills High School part of?
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