West Iredell High School

West Iredell High School was built in 1973 to accommodate 700 students, the current population exceeds 980.

West Iredell High School
Address
213 Warrior Dr

Statesville
,
North Carolina
28625

United States
Coordinates35°47′37″N 80°59′28″W
Information
School typePublic
Founded1973 (1973)
School districtIredell-Statesville Schools
CEEB code343797
PrincipalEllyn Gaither
Staff53.47 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Number of students814 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.22[1]
Color(s)Green and gold
  
Team nameWarriors
Websitewesthigh.issnc.org

About

The student of "West", as it is known throughout the county, are currently 76% Caucasian, 18% African-American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian, <1% Multi-Racial, and <1% American Indian. West offers the standard high school core curriculum. Since 2004 the school has added three new AP courses, Latin I and II, and nine new honor courses to the curriculum.

Classes

The high school does also offer a full range of visual and performing arts classes; adding pottery to the visual arts program in recent years. West offers courses in all of the Career Pathways, an Army JROTC program, and an after school Credit Recovery Program. With the Virtual High School, the students have unlimited course offerings. West also enjoys a strong partnership with Mitchell Community College where the students can take entry level college courses and Huskins Courses.

Athletics

The school mascot is the Warrior. They compete in the Northwestern Foothills 2A Conference. Fall sports include football, cross country, women's tennis, men's soccer, women's golf, and cheerleading. Winter sports include men's and women's basketball, wrestling, and swimming. Men's tennis, track & field, softball, baseball, women's soccer, and men's golf are all offered in the spring.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "West Iredell High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
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