Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, West Bladen 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
West Bladen 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 West Bladen High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Bladen High School is ranked #1115 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Bladen High School?
The graduation rate of West Bladen High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Bladen High School?
701 students attend West Bladen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Bladen High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bladen High School?
West Bladen High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Bladen High School offer ?
West Bladen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Bladen High School part of?
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