West Stanly High School is a public high school located at 306 East Red Cross Rd. in Oakboro, North Carolina, United States. The school is part of the Stanly County Schools district. Its official mascot is the Colt.
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, West Stanly High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Stanly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
West Stanly High School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Gold, Black/Green
School Calendar
School Mascot
The Colts
School Rankings
West Stanly High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Stanly High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
75%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Colts
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Stanly High School's ranking?
West Stanly High School is ranked #406 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Stanly High School often compared to?
West Stanly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Stanly High School, Albemarle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Stanly High School?
The graduation rate of West Stanly High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Stanly High School?
785 students attend West Stanly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West Stanly High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Stanly High School?
West Stanly High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Stanly High School offer ?
West Stanly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Stanly High School part of?
West Stanly High School is part of Stanly County Schools School District.
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