Fred T Foard High
Newton, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 74.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | B |
| School performance score | 67 | 69 | 74 |
| School achievement score | 69.4 | 71.1 | 71.6 |
| Reading and math | 54.3% | 60.3% | 61.8% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 57.1% | 57.1% | 57.4% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 90.1% | 92.2% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | 91.9% | 94.2% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 69.4% | 61.8% | 52.8% |
| School growth score | 58.3 | 62.8 | 82 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
7.667 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 9.709 | 26.115 | 7.667 |
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
67.91 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 | 146.71 | 151.25 | 67.91 |
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 | 916 | 935 |
| Suspended out of school | 8.1% · 74 | 8.1% · 76 |
| Suspended in school | 5.1% · 47 | 2.8% · 26 |
| Expelled | 1.0% · 9 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
956 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino11.0%
White72.8%
Black or African American3.5%
Asian5.6%
Two or More Races6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370069000282
- District
- Catawba County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 956 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.5
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