Freedom High
Morganton, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 60.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 66 | 64 | 60 |
| School achievement score | 62.4 | 61.2 | 58.7 |
| Reading and math | 52% | 49.6% | 44.4% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 45% | 47.4% | 43.7% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 83.9% | 87.2% | 86.3% |
| English learner progress | 5.7% | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | 93.5% |
| Biology | 59.6% | 50.8% | 44.6% |
| School growth score | 82.6 | 76.3 | 63 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
11.164 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 8.000 | 6.701 | 11.164 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
122.01 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 179.64 | 121.37 | 122.01 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,346 | 1,365 |
| Suspended out of school | 9.4% · 126 | 8.2% · 112 |
| Suspended in school | 19.5% · 262 | 11.5% · 157 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
City, Small
Enrollment
1,374 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino34.0%
White47.5%
Black or African American6.8%
Asian3.9%
Two or More Races7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370048000176
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,374 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.6
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24