Alexander Central High
- 1,254 Students
- 78.8 Teachers (FTE)
- 15.9:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (828)632-7063 Phone
- http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/alex… Website
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Alexander Central High
Taylorsville, NC 28681
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ D (52.3)
1,254
Students
78.8
Teachers
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
(828)632-7063
Phone
http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/alexande…
Website
Alexander Central High is a public school administered by the Alexander County Schools district in Taylorsville, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 1,254 students enrolled; a 15.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
1,254.0
State avg: 778.0
▲ 61% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.92:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 19% better
Free Lunch %
99.8%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
Alexander Central High
NCESSCH ID
370009000028
State School ID
NC-020-302
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
223 School Drive
City
Taylorsville
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28681
County
Alexander County
Metro Area
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3705
State Leg. Upper
37036
State Leg. Lower
37094
Latitude
35.917
Longitude
-81.1889
Grades Offered
Pre-K
9th
10th
11th
12th
1,254
Total Students
78.8
Teachers FTE
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
78.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 78.8 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 1,251 | 99.8% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Alexander County Schools
LEAID
3700090
State LEA ID
NC-020
Phone
(828)632-7001
Website
http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Taylorsville
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$60,605K
Federal Revenue
$10,975K
State Revenue
$38,232K
Local Revenue
$11,398K
Total Expenditure
$61,817K
Instruction Exp.
$35,018K
Support Services
$20,523K
Other Current Exp.
$2,963K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alexander Central High, answered using official NCES data.