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#1649 of 2,648 schools in NC
Fred T Foard High
High School · Catawba County Schools · Newton, NC
A Catawba County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3407 Plateau Road, Newton, NC 28658
- Math 54% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fred T Foard High score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fred T Foard High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,322/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,805
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Catawba County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandys HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 923 | Compare → |
| Bunker Hill HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 883 | Compare → |
| Challenger Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
| Maiden HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 879 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Catawba County Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #18 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fred T Foard High is listed in Catawba County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fred T Foard High
Fred T Foard High is a public high school in Newton, NC, part of Catawba County Schools, serving approximately 956 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,649 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fred T Foard High
What grades does Fred T Foard High serve?
Fred T Foard High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fred T Foard High?
Fred T Foard High has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred T Foard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred T Foard High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fred T Foard High rank in NC?
Fred T Foard High ranks #1,649 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Fred T Foard High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fred T Foard High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fred T Foard High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred T Foard High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fred T Foard High a charter school?
No, Fred T Foard High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fred T Foard High a Title I school?
No, Fred T Foard High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred T Foard High?
44.5% of students at Fred T Foard High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 956
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Catawba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (704) 462-1496
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28658)
- 25,681
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28658; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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