Serving 687 students in grades 9-12, West Caldwell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 687 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
West Caldwell 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 Caldwell High School is 0.62, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Caldwell High School?
The graduation rate of West Caldwell High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Caldwell High School?
687 students attend West Caldwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Caldwell High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Caldwell High School?
West Caldwell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Caldwell High School offer ?
West Caldwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Caldwell High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 687 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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