West Carteret High School: Difference between revisions
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| name = West Carteret High School |
| name = West Carteret High School |
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| streetaddress = 4700 Country Club Road |
| streetaddress = 4700 Country Club Road |
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| city = [[Morehead City, North Carolina |
| city = [[Morehead City, North Carolina]] |
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| state = [[North Carolina]] |
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| zipcode = 28557 |
| zipcode = 28557 |
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| country = United States |
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| enrollment = 1,085 (2019-20)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3700630&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=370063000259|title=West Carteret High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=July 8, 2021}}</ref> |
| enrollment = 1,085 (2019-20)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3700630&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=370063000259|title=West Carteret High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=July 8, 2021}}</ref> |
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| team_name = Patriots |
| team_name = Patriots |
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| colors = Red, white, blue <br> {{color box|#E30C1B|border=silver}}{{color box|white|border=silver}}{{color box|#055E98|border=silver}} |
| colors = Red, white, and blue <br> {{color box|#E30C1B|border=silver}}{{color box|white|border=silver}}{{color box|#055E98|border=silver}} |
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| ceeb = 342720 |
| ceeb = 342720 |
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| principal = Joseph R. Poletti |
| principal = Joseph R. Poletti |
Revision as of 02:57, 7 January 2022
West Carteret High School | |
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4700 Country Club Road 28557 United States | |
Coordinates | 34°44′15″N 76°47′09″W / 34.7373831°N 76.7857687°W |
Information | |
School type | Public |
Founded | 1964 |
CEEB code | 342720 |
Principal | Joseph R. Poletti |
Staff | 74.90 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 1,085 (2019-20)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 14.49[1] |
Color(s) | Red, white, and blue |
Team name | Patriots |
Rival | East Carteret High School[2] |
Website | wchs-ccs-nc |
West Carteret High School is a public secondary school located in Morehead City, North Carolina on Country Club Road, and is part of the Carteret County Public Schools system. The school serves the student populations of Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, and surrounding areas. It opened in 1964, and has since grown to be the largest high school in Carteret County. Its school mascot is Pete the Patriot.
West Carteret was recognized by the state of North Carolina in the 2009–2010 school year, and then again in the 2010–2011 school year, as an Honor School of Excellence. This represents the highest ranking possible with at least 90% of students at grade level and making adequate yearly progress (AYP).
In the class year of 2012–2013, West Carteret's Marching Band, the Marching Patriots, were invited to come to Orlando, Florida, to perform in the 2012 Disney Christmas Day Parade on Main Street, and were broadcast on live television December 25, 2012.[3]
Notable alumni
- Lonnie Chisenhall, MLB player[4]
- Matt Dodge, NFL punter [citation needed]
- Vaughan Johnson, NFL linebacker[citation needed]
- Chip Peterson, swimmer who specializes in long-distance freestyle swimming[5]
- Cooper Webb, professional motocross and supercross racer[6]
References
- ^ a b c "West Carteret High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/sports/article_0eb54fde-2e04-11e4-a90b-0019bb2963f4.html
- ^ West Carteret band picked for Disney Christmas parade - News-Times: News
- ^ http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/sports/article_72b23682-17fc-11e4-b13e-001a4bcf887a.html
- ^ Chip Peterson - Swimming & Diving. goheels.com. Retrieved Nov 26, 2019.
- ^ Kistler, Evans. (Sep, 29 2010). Webb named AMA Youth Motocrosser of Year. Carteret County News-Times. Retrieved Nov 26, 2019.