Overview

Watauga High is a public school in Boone, NC, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 2 high schools in Watauga County School District.

School Rating

Watauga High is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
9/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
School leader: Mr Scott Strickler
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Watauga Innovation Academy
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
    Learning & Fun Pre-School
    0.73 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Small Ones Child Care Center
    0.74 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    Hardin Park Elementary
    0.75 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • NA
    Ms Ingrid's House Day Care
    0.93 miles
    Private; PK
  • 6 /10
    Watauga Virtual Academy
    1.08 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • NA
    Grace Academy
    1.1 miles
    Private; K-12
  • NA
    Parkway Pre-School
    1.32 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Greenway Baptist Chld Development Center
    1.47 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    Hardin Park Elementary
    0.75 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 9 /10
    Valle Crucis Elementary
    7.14 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 9 /10
    Banner Elk Elementary School
    12.43 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Westwood Elementary
    12.95 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 8 /10
    Blowing Rock Elementary
    5.95 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 7 /10
    Watauga Innovation Academy
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 7 /10
    Parkway Elementary
    5.03 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 7 /10
    Two Rivers Community School
    2.15 miles
    Public charter; K-8
  • 6 /10
    Watauga Virtual Academy
    1.08 miles
    Public district; K-8