Summary:
Weddington High is a public high school located in Matthews, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,836 students. It is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Weddington High consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Carolina, with rankings ranging from 3rd to 81st out of over 600 schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating exceptional academic performance. Weddington High's students significantly outperform the state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates that are 20-40 percentage points higher in subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including Asian, multi-racial, and disabled students, who consistently rank among the top in the state. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students is not as strong, ranking in the middle to lower range of North Carolina high schools.
Weddington High's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21.7 to 23.3 students per teacher in recent years, and its per-student spending of $7,418 (in 2018-2019), which is lower than the state average, suggest efficient resource allocation. When compared to other high schools in the Union County Public Schools district and the neighboring Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, Weddington High consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures, particularly in terms of EOC proficiency rates. However, the school's predominantly white student population raises questions about its ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment, and the need to address equity gaps for low-SES students presents an opportunity for further improvement.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Union County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 640 North Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,418
Feeder schools for Weddington High:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.7
Number of students: 1,836
Racial breakdown:
White:
68.5%
Asian:
13.1%
Hispanic:
8.7%
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African American:
6.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.6%
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