West Cabarrus High

Summary:

West Cabarrus High is a public high school in Concord, North Carolina, serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Cabarrus County Schools district, which is ranked 75 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Cabarrus High has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 30.88% White, 32.62% African American, and 29.9% Hispanic. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by end-of-course (EOC) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 33.1% in Biology, 48.3% in English II, 39.4% in Math I, and 65.1% in Math III, compared to the district averages of 57.6%, 64.5%, 45.7%, and 65.6%, respectively. The school's rankings among North Carolina high schools also vary significantly by student subgroup, with African American and White students performing better than Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Hickory Ridge High and Cox Mill High School, West Cabarrus High's academic performance is generally lower. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.37% in 2021-2022 to 61.39% in 2020-2021, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. Despite these challenges, West Cabarrus High has shown some positive trends, such as improving its ranking among North Carolina high schools for African American and White students, suggesting that the school has the potential to improve with targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4100 Weddington Rd
       Concord, NC  28027


(704) 260-5970

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 640 North Carolina High Schools


Feeder schools for West Cabarrus High:

Elementary:    Weddington Hills Elementary
    Wolf Meadow Elementary
Middle:    J N Fries Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  1,863

Racial breakdown:

African American:
31.9%
Hispanic:
31.5%
White:
28.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Cabarrus High ranks worse than 61.7% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.72. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Cabarrus High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Cabarrus High 395th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See West Cabarrus High in the ranking list.)

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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Cabarrus High

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Rank History for all students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.33 358th 621 42.4%
2023 34.01 406th 626 35.1%
2024 36.72 395th 640 38.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.27 123rd 199 38.2%
2022 42.10 124th 226 45.1%
2023 58.03 88th 249 64.7%
2024 37.58 172nd 261 34.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.96 39th 124 68.5%
2022 29.44 104th 156 33.3%
2023 32.65 146th 226 35.4%
2024 30.48 196th 262 25.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.03 250th 349 28.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.87 194th 432 55.1%
2022 37.00 323rd 544 40.6%
2023 31.58 400th 597 33.0%
2024 34.98 380th 613 38.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.48 32nd 47 31.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.60 240th 475 49.5%
2022 39.59 350th 594 41.1%
2023 31.77 404th 588 31.3%
2024 35.33 392nd 602 34.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.87 180th 334 46.1%
2022 23.82 269th 330 18.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.02 38th 337 88.7%
2022 63.56 165th 398 58.5%
2023 54.91 216th 403 46.4%
2024 61.93 176th 403 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.33 267th 481 44.5%
2022 37.94 348th 585 40.5%
2023 34.75 383rd 602 36.4%
2024 37.02 378th 607 37.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.34 53rd 101 47.5%
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Rank History for African American students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.26 132nd 364 63.7%
2022 43.61 198th 430 54.0%
2023 43.38 204th 434 53.0%
2024 45.35 201st 437 54.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.64 195th 370 47.3%
2022 33.93 283rd 436 35.1%
2023 28.46 331st 449 26.3%
2024 31.51 313th 454 31.1%
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Rank History for White students at West Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.58 157th 439 64.2%
2022 57.98 214th 534 59.9%
2023 50.02 261st 537 51.4%
2024 53.27 262nd 553 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for West Cabarrus High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 389 380 14 350 4 2 68 0 1207
2022 520 546 22 504 7 4 83 0 1686
2023 566 598 27 548 3 7 84 0 1833
2024 528 594 29 587 4 7 114 0 1863

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Cabarrus High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 1207 68.2 17.6 61.4
2022 1686 96.8 17.4 37.4
2023 1833 87.9 20.8 58.6
2024 1863 89.5 20.8 64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Cabarrus High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 1207 68.2 17.6 61.4
2022 1686 96.8 17.4 37.4
2023 1833 87.9 20.8 58.6
2024 1863 89.5 20.8 64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Cabarrus High

West Cabarrus High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Weddington Hills Elementary
Elementary : Wolf Meadow Elementary
Middle : J N Fries Magnet School

West Cabarrus High ranks 395th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,863 students attended West Cabarrus High.

Students at West Cabarrus High are 32% African American, 32% Hispanic, 28% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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