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West Iredell High

High School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Statesville, NC

An Iredell-statesville Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

213 Warrior Dr, Statesville, NC 28625

  • Math 34% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
AP Participation9.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$11,291
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Students at West Iredell High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Iredell High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average409/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,657

Median home value

$216,000

Median rent

$996/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Iredell-Statesville Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Career Academy and Technical SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–12Not available133Compare →
Lake Norman HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,964Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Iredell-statesville Schools

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#32 of 38
District spending per student
$11,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Iredell High is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Iredell High

West Iredell High is a public high school in Statesville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 795 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,415 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Iredell High

What grades does West Iredell High serve?

West Iredell High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Iredell High?

West Iredell High has an enrollment of approximately 795 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Iredell High?

The student-teacher ratio at West Iredell High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Iredell High rank in NC?

West Iredell High ranks #2,415 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is West Iredell High's MySchoolScout rating?

West Iredell High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 West Iredell High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Iredell High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Iredell High a charter school?

No, West Iredell High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Iredell High a Title I school?

No, West Iredell High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Iredell High?

99.2% of students at West Iredell 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
795
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Iredell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
Area population (ZIP 28625)
38,213
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
42.1
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 28625; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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