Fred T Foard High

Public 9-12

 3407 Plateau Road
       Newton, NC  28658-9776


(704) 462-1496

District: Catawba County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 626 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,769 Help


Feeder schools for Fred T Foard High:

Elementary:    Banoak Elementary
    Blackburn Elementary
    Mountain View Elementary
Middle:    Jacobs Fork Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  956

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.7%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Asian:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Fred T Foard High ranks better than 59.7% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked high schools in the Catawba County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), Hispanic (9.5%), Asian (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred T Foard High is 17.7, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Catawba County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred T Foard High is $8,769. 3 high schools in the Catawba County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fred T Foard High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fred T Foard High 252nd of 626 North Carolina public high schools. (See Fred T Foard High in the ranking list.)

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Catawba County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Catawba County Schools 80th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fred T Foard High

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Rank History for all students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.45 101st 431 76.6%
2007 67.57 88th 453 80.6%
2008 58.99 163rd 477 65.8%
2009 64.38 121st 490 75.3%
2010 69.79 81st 499 83.8%
2011 61.87 159th 506 68.6%
2012 59.86 150th 502 70.1%
2013 54.85 112th 505 77.8%
2014 61.49 109th 451 75.8%
2015 55.08 137th 531 74.2%
2016 41.94 217th 507 57.2%
2017 51.38 178th 476 62.6%
2018 55.56 175th 469 62.7%
2019 67.07 109th 514 78.8%
2021 59.58 210th 594 64.6%
2022 54.81 260th 621 58.1%
2023 56.30 252nd 626 59.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.32 157th 185 15.1%
2019 18.63 176th 195 9.7%
2021 65.41 58th 199 70.9%
2022 74.55 42nd 226 81.4%
2023 53.69 105th 249 57.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.63 33rd 147 77.6%
2019 27.29 148th 173 14.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.30 200th 424 52.8%
2019 56.20 97th 446 78.3%
2021 47.46 135th 432 68.8%
2022 52.14 207th 544 61.9%
2023 45.31 272nd 597 54.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.12 167th 449 62.8%
2019 65.54 114th 475 76.0%
2021 60.54 127th 475 73.3%
2022 55.52 255th 594 57.1%
2023 51.30 278th 588 52.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.10 196th 349 43.8%
2022 37.56 177th 330 46.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.48 19th 325 94.2%
2021 79.09 23rd 337 93.2%
2022 63.99 161st 398 59.5%
2023 61.59 175th 403 56.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.24 202nd 463 56.4%
2019 66.20 100th 488 79.5%
2021 57.96 136th 481 71.7%
2022 53.90 242nd 585 58.6%
2023 59.74 220th 602 63.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.58 64th 77 16.9%
2019 35.92 64th 89 28.1%
2021 39.72 59th 83 28.9%
2022 19.16 78th 91 14.3%
2023 18.96 83rd 98 15.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.26 279th 430 35.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 210th 340 38.2%
2019 48.57 126th 354 64.4%
2021 59.91 65th 370 82.4%
2022 52.99 158th 436 63.8%
2023 44.30 225th 449 49.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fred T Foard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.07 247th 427 42.2%
2019 58.50 143rd 444 67.8%
2021 47.63 183rd 439 58.3%
2022 43.95 292nd 534 45.3%
2023 46.48 283rd 537 47.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Open Quote Its a great school! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 23, 2012

Open Quote We looked at all 3 high schools in the area when we moved. Foard was our choice. We didn't have to worry about the gangs or fights like at the other two. I have been happy with the challenging courses my children have had. Go class of 2013! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fred T Foard High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 822 62 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 892
1989 859 61 7 8 2 n/a n/a 4 941
1990 823 58 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 896
1991 810 72 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 895
1992 839 68 7 2 5 n/a n/a 1 922
1993 816 70 9 2 6 n/a n/a 0 903
1994 808 63 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 882
1995 898 67 28 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1000
1996 898 67 28 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1000
1997 889 64 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 980
1998 916 81 22 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1028
1999 912 82 29 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
2000 953 86 38 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
2001 995 77 48 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
2002 1028 78 70 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1202
2003 1028 78 70 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1202
2004 1020 93 83 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
2005 1016 103 93 18 4 n/a n/a 0 1234
2006 1012 107 90 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1241
2007 984 69 75 27 5 n/a n/a 19 1179
2008 929 67 79 28 5 n/a n/a 24 1132
2009 905 89 78 32 3 n/a n/a 0 1107
2010 907 93 83 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1116
2011 840 54 76 50 1 1 52 0 1074
2012 856 46 72 41 3 1 42 0 1061
2013 849 47 68 47 3 1 38 0 1053
2014 816 31 71 45 3 0 47 0 1013
2015 822 29 73 49 3 0 49 0 1025
2016 787 38 75 62 1 0 41 0 1004
2017 768 31 83 69 1 0 43 0 995
2018 731 35 80 81 1 0 41 0 969
2019 669 30 66 82 1 1 40 0 889
2020 691 25 62 67 1 1 44 0 891
2021 670 22 59 81 0 0 45 0 877
2022 719 30 56 83 0 0 48 0 936
2023 714 37 57 91 0 2 55 0 956

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fred T Foard High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 892 55.0 16.2 2.5
1989 941 57.0 16.5 5.2
1990 896 57.0 15.7 3.8
1991 895 58.0 15.4 3.8
1992 922 58.0 15.8 2.3
1993 903 57.0 15.8 3.9
1994 882 54.0 16.3 4.1
1995 1000 61.0 16.4 4
1996 1000 61.0 16.4 4
1997 980 63.0 15.6 4.6
1998 1028 68.0 15.1 5.3
1999 1034 68.0 15.2 9.2
2000 1090 67.0 16.3 9.4
2001 1141 70.0 16.3 9.5
2002 1202 70.0 17.2 17.6
2003 1202 70.0 17.2 17.6
2004 1222 70.0 17.5 21.2
2005 1234 70.0 17.6 21.2
2006 1241 78.0 15.9 24.6
2007 1179 73.4 16.1 23.5
2008 1132 70.1 16.1 28.1
2009 1107 73.7 15.0 27.7
2010 1116 67.9 16.4 32.4
2011 1074 64.3 16.7 33.5
2012 1061 60.9 17.4 37.3
2013 1053 61.0 17.2 37.8
2014 1013 61.0 16.5 36.2
2015 1025 60.0 17.0 33.6
2016 1004 58.0 17.3 35.2
2017 995 57.5 17.3 37.1
2018 969 56.8 17.0 35.1
2019 889 50.0 17.7 35.9
2020 891 49.9 17.8 35.1
2021 877 51.0 17.1 26.9
2022 936 51.6 18.1 27.1
2023 956 53.9 17.7 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fred T Foard High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 892 55.0 16.2 2.5
1989 941 57.0 16.5 5.2
1990 896 57.0 15.7 3.8
1991 895 58.0 15.4 3.8
1992 922 58.0 15.8 2.3
1993 903 57.0 15.8 3.9
1994 882 54.0 16.3 4.1
1995 1000 61.0 16.4 4
1996 1000 61.0 16.4 4
1997 980 63.0 15.6 4.6
1998 1028 68.0 15.1 5.3
1999 1034 68.0 15.2 9.2
2000 1090 67.0 16.3 9.4
2001 1141 70.0 16.3 9.5
2002 1202 70.0 17.2 17.6
2003 1202 70.0 17.2 17.6
2004 1222 70.0 17.5 21.2
2005 1234 70.0 17.6 21.2
2006 1241 78.0 15.9 24.6
2007 1179 73.4 16.1 23.5
2008 1132 70.1 16.1 28.1
2009 1107 73.7 15.0 27.7
2010 1116 67.9 16.4 32.4
2011 1074 64.3 16.7 33.5
2012 1061 60.9 17.4 37.3
2013 1053 61.0 17.2 37.8
2014 1013 61.0 16.5 36.2
2015 1025 60.0 17.0 33.6
2016 1004 58.0 17.3 35.2
2017 995 57.5 17.3 37.1
2018 969 56.8 17.0 35.1
2019 889 50.0 17.7 35.9
2020 891 49.9 17.8 35.1
2021 877 51.0 17.1 26.9
2022 936 51.6 18.1 27.1
2023 956 53.9 17.7 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fred T Foard High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $744 (8.5%) $8,025 (91.5%) $8,769

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred T Foard High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 514 High schoolsRanks 252nd of 626 High schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Fred T Foard High)68.869.1
 0.3%
   End of Course Biology (Catawba County Schools)64.562.5
 2%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Fred T Foard High)64.755.9
 8.8%
   End of Course English II (Catawba County Schools)63.360.1
 3.2%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Fred T Foard High)68.747
 21.7%
   End of Course Math I (Catawba County Schools)57.453.3
 4.1%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Fred T Foard High)55.359.8
 4.5%
   End of Course Math III (Catawba County Schools)53.467.7
 14.3%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students889956
 7.5%
African American3037
 23.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6657
 13.6%
Hispanic8291
 11%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White669714
 6.7%
Two or More Races4055
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%41.2%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fred T Foard High

In the 2022-23 school year, 956 students attended Fred T Foard High.

Students at Fred T Foard High are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Fred T Foard High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Banoak Elementary
Elementary : Blackburn Elementary
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary
Middle : Jacobs Fork Middle

Fred T Foard High ranks 252nd of 626 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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