West Caldwell High
Lenoir, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 53.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | D | D |
| School performance score | 58 | 54 | 53 |
| School achievement score | 53.6 | 53 | 50.4 |
| Reading and math | 39.9% | 35.2% | 36.3% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 29.7% | 31.5% | 27.5% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 80.7% | 82.4% | 74.2% |
| Math course rigor | 94.6% | 93.2% | 93.3% |
| Biology | 31.4% | 33.3% | 23.4% |
| School growth score | 74.3 | 59.4 | 61.6 |
| Growth status | Met | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
7.968 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 28.011 | 19.727 | 7.968 |
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
225.76 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 | 238.10 | 265.55 | 225.76 |
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 | 711 | 683 |
| Suspended out of school | 18.0% · 128 | 15.7% · 107 |
| Suspended in school | 16.5% · 117 | 25.2% · 172 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
687 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino24.0%
White56.3%
Black or African American10.0%
Asian0.6%
Two or More Races8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370058000241
- District
- Caldwell County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 687 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.4
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