Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Summary:

Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic is a public high school in Littleton, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Halifax County Schools district. With a predominantly African American student population (77-82%) and over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance.

Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on end-of-course assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.3% to 27.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, far below the state averages of 53.4% to 59.7%. The school's statewide ranking has remained in the bottom 20-25% of North Carolina high schools for the past decade, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state. When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, the school's rankings are even more concerning, with the school ranking 413 out of 437 high schools for African American students and 576 out of 613 high schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Halifax County Early College High and Roanoke Rapids Early College High, Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic consistently underperforms on academic measures. Despite the school's low performance, there is little evidence of sustained improvement over the years, suggesting a persistent challenge in raising academic achievement for the highly economically disadvantaged student population it serves.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8492 Hwy 48
       Littleton, NC  27850


(252) 586-4125

District: Halifax County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
610th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,602 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.2%
American Indian:
11.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic ranks worse than 95.3% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.2%), American Indian (11.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic is $15,602.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic 610th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic in the ranking list.)

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Halifax County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax County Schools 224th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.41 398th 431 7.7%
2007 6.44 424th 453 6.4%
2008 10.27 427th 477 10.5%
2009 6.64 456th 490 6.9%
2010 4.30 468th 499 6.2%
2011 7.95 458th 506 9.5%
2012 14.71 439th 502 12.5%
2013 21.02 379th 505 25.0%
2014 9.39 413th 451 8.4%
2015 10.71 449th 531 15.4%
2016 6.70 455th 507 10.3%
2017 5.71 440th 476 7.6%
2018 8.27 427th 469 9.0%
2019 10.62 461st 514 10.3%
2021 5.19 580th 594 2.4%
2022 21.94 486th 621 21.7%
2023 10.76 573rd 626 8.5%
2024 7.44 610th 640 4.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.45 269th 349 22.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.24 371st 424 12.5%
2019 17.79 388th 446 13.0%
2021 10.06 428th 432 0.9%
2022 20.99 460th 544 15.4%
2023 13.00 558th 597 6.5%
2024 12.47 576th 613 6.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.48 420th 449 6.5%
2019 14.53 420th 475 11.6%
2021 5.79 466th 475 1.9%
2022 23.95 460th 594 22.6%
2023 9.69 550th 588 6.5%
2024 5.61 590th 602 2.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.48 269th 349 22.9%
2019 31.47 255th 364 29.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.06 298th 325 8.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.34 439th 463 5.2%
2019 8.82 458th 488 6.1%
2021 7.84 470th 481 2.3%
2022 16.52 504th 585 13.8%
2023 10.30 555th 602 7.8%
2024 9.56 575th 607 5.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.14 312th 359 13.1%
2019 18.89 328th 369 11.1%
2021 15.32 348th 364 4.4%
2022 32.15 280th 430 34.9%
2023 17.63 394th 434 9.2%
2024 15.96 413th 437 5.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.18 5th 17 70.6%
2023 17.44 15th 16 6.3%
2024 25.62 14th 15 6.7%
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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 Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 119 799 6 1 114 n/a n/a 71 1110
1989 135 879 2 2 102 n/a n/a 12 1132
1990 129 828 1 0 119 n/a n/a 0 1077
1991 125 828 0 0 135 n/a n/a 1 1089
1992 85 876 0 2 108 n/a n/a 0 1071
1993 69 842 0 2 97 n/a n/a 0 1010
1994 65 816 0 2 110 n/a n/a 0 993
1995 87 807 2 5 97 n/a n/a 0 998
1996 87 807 2 5 97 n/a n/a 0 998
1997 66 813 3 4 104 n/a n/a 0 990
1998 67 819 1 5 121 n/a n/a 0 1013
1999 58 822 0 5 104 n/a n/a 0 989
2000 57 755 0 4 90 n/a n/a 0 906
2001 46 719 0 2 89 n/a n/a 0 856
2002 40 796 0 1 100 n/a n/a 0 937
2003 40 796 0 1 100 n/a n/a 0 937
2004 47 789 0 0 109 n/a n/a 0 945
2005 34 768 0 0 103 n/a n/a 0 905
2006 32 774 0 0 93 n/a n/a 0 899
2007 29 770 0 1 76 n/a n/a 2 878
2008 28 705 0 1 71 n/a n/a 2 807
2009 25 721 0 4 74 n/a n/a 0 824
2010 20 670 0 4 68 n/a n/a 0 762
2011 27 586 0 6 50 0 2 0 671
2012 31 499 0 9 42 0 2 0 583
2013 25 439 0 6 35 0 2 0 507
2014 20 400 0 7 28 0 8 0 463
2015 18 403 0 7 33 1 6 0 468
2016 16 394 0 10 30 1 7 0 458
2017 18 386 0 8 30 1 4 0 447
2018 15 372 0 8 32 1 10 0 438
2019 9 300 0 5 29 1 5 0 349
2020 7 248 0 8 28 1 5 0 297
2021 9 227 0 7 24 2 9 0 278
2022 10 255 0 8 33 0 14 0 320
2023 12 241 0 8 37 0 14 0 312

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1110 65.0 17.0 41.2
1989 1132 68.0 16.6 61.6
1990 1077 66.0 16.3 61
1991 1089 66.0 16.5 60.3
1992 1071 66.0 16.2 22.4
1993 1010 63.0 16.0 39.8
1994 993 61.0 16.3 48.6
1995 998 57.0 17.5 39.5
1996 998 57.0 17.5 39.5
1997 990 52.0 19.0 36.9
1998 1013 61.0 16.6 73.5
1999 989 61.0 16.2 69.5
2000 906 61.0 14.9 75.6
2001 856 61.0 14.0 73.2
2002 937 54.0 17.4 73.6
2003 937 54.0 17.4 73.6
2004 945 55.0 17.2 71.7
2005 905 58.0 15.6 64.5
2006 899 58.0 15.5 53.4
2007 878 52.7 16.7 57.9
2008 807 56.0 14.4 63
2009 824 58.0 14.2 62.4
2010 762 51.3 14.8 69.4
2011 671 51.1 13.1 35.9
2012 583 43.2 13.4 70.8
2013 507 39.3 12.8 81.5
2014 463 42.0 11.0 81.4
2015 468 36.0 13.0 97.4
2016 458 30.0 15.2 99.3
2017 447 27.3 16.3 93.3
2018 438 23.9 18.2 90.4
2019 349 22.7 15.3 98.9
2020 297 20.5 14.4 99
2021 278 22.5 12.3 98.9
2022 320 19.8 16.1 98.4
2023 312 18.3 17.0 99

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 Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1110 65.0 17.0 41.2
1989 1132 68.0 16.6 61.6
1990 1077 66.0 16.3 61
1991 1089 66.0 16.5 60.3
1992 1071 66.0 16.2 22.4
1993 1010 63.0 16.0 39.8
1994 993 61.0 16.3 48.6
1995 998 57.0 17.5 39.5
1996 998 57.0 17.5 39.5
1997 990 52.0 19.0 36.9
1998 1013 61.0 16.6 73.5
1999 989 61.0 16.2 69.5
2000 906 61.0 14.9 75.6
2001 856 61.0 14.0 73.2
2002 937 54.0 17.4 73.6
2003 937 54.0 17.4 73.6
2004 945 55.0 17.2 71.7
2005 905 58.0 15.6 64.5
2006 899 58.0 15.5 53.4
2007 878 52.7 16.7 57.9
2008 807 56.0 14.4 63
2009 824 58.0 14.2 62.4
2010 762 51.3 14.8 69.4
2011 671 51.1 13.1 35.9
2012 583 43.2 13.4 70.8
2013 507 39.3 12.8 81.5
2014 463 42.0 11.0 81.4
2015 468 36.0 13.0 97.4
2016 458 30.0 15.2 99.3
2017 447 27.3 16.3 93.3
2018 438 23.9 18.2 90.4
2019 349 22.7 15.3 98.9
2020 297 20.5 14.4 99
2021 278 22.5 12.3 98.9
2022 320 19.8 16.1 98.4
2023 312 18.3 17.0 99

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,497 (16.0%) $13,105 (84.0%) $15,602

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 461st of 514 High schoolsRanks 573rd of 626 High schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic)8.812.2
 3.4%
   End of Course Biology (Halifax County Schools)10.823.6
 12.8%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic)42.220.4
 21.8%
   End of Course English II (Halifax County Schools)32.132.9
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math III (Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic)6.650
 43.4%
   End of Course Math III (Halifax County Schools)9.131.2
 22.1%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349312
 10.6%
African American300241
 19.7%
American Indian2937
 27.6%
Asian00
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White912
 33.3%
Two or More Races514
 180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%99%
 0.2%


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Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic ranks in the bottom 4.7% of North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic.

Students at Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic are 77% African American, 12% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 4% White, 3% Hispanic.


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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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