STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
• 544 students
• 78% Caucasian, 12% Black, 7% Hispanic,
3% other
• 42% of students qualify for free or
reduced lunch
• 16% of students qualify for services
in the Exceptional Children’s department
Challenges…
• Small Department Sizes create challenges to
master schedule development.
• Course offerings at honor’s and Advanced
Placement Levels are limited due to size
•Technology access for students
EDUCATE TO ACHIEVE…
EDUCATE TO ACHIEVE...
• North Carolina School of Distinction
• Career and Technical Education Program ranks #1
in state for VOCATS scores (2 consecutive years).
• 85% 4-year graduation cohort rate ranks in the top
10% in the state (3 consecutive years).
• MAHS ranks in the top 3% of high
schools nationally according to the US
News and World Report (2 consecutive years)
EDUCATE TO ACHIEVE…
The student experience at Mount Airy High School is
enhanced through the establishment of positive
relationships with faculty mentors. Being a small
community school, teachers build unique bonds with
students and gain a better understanding of a students’
background which allows for improved instructional
strategies and heightened student engagement.
EDUCATE TO ACHIEVE…
“Coming from a large school with around 1800 students, I have
personally experienced the benefits in education of a smaller school.
With smaller class sizes, the teachers have more time to answer
questions in-depth and build personal relationships with students that
enhance the learning environment. When students feel important as an
individual and as a part of their school, they are able to better absorb
what they learn and apply it to their lives.”
Makayla Benfield
11th Grade
COLLABORATE TO GROW…
COLLABORATE TO GROW...
At Mount Airy High School, the school administration and faculty
work closely as a collaborative team to ensure that all students
receive a personalized education. A customized master
schedule and strategic student placement assist in the creation
of a purposeful game plan for each student.
COLLABORATE TO GROW...
"There are many school systems that approach scheduling and
student assignment as a computerized, database function. At
Mount Airy High School, students are not treated as pieces of data.
Our school is small enough that scheduling is a human task and
each student is placed in classes according to his or her needs. As
teachers, we benefit by having more balanced class sizes and
students who are in the right class at the right time of day. This
personal approach allows for a higher level of student success.“
Conni Tucker
English Teacher
COLLABORATE TO GROW...
• Professional Learning Communities were implemented
3 years ago. These collaborative groups participate in
meaningful dialogue that focuses on student
achievement.
•MAHS participates in transition meetings with the
middle school in our district. Core teachers and
instructional support staff meet and discuss instructional
strategies, struggling learners, and appropriate course
placement for students.
• Seniors complete a senior project in which they work
with a faculty advisor as well as a community mentor.
This experience helps promote personal responsibility
and establish personal connections for students.
COLLABORATE TO GROW…
“Our Teacher Cadet Program offers an opportunity for students
to develop and implement lessons while providing a great
example to our elementary students. It is a win-win for all
involved.”
Jennifer Jones
MAHS Teacher Cadet Facilitator
INSPIRE TO DREAM…
INSPIRE TO DREAM...
The educational landscape of Mount Airy High School provides
a 21st century learning environment that promotes safety,
respects diversity, and encourages active student engagement.
A large majority of students cultivate the high school
experience through involvement in extracurricular activities
and athletics. Faculty and staff believe that as students become
plugged-in to the culture of Mount Airy High School, they
develop a sense of school pride and personal responsibility.
INSPIRE TO DREAM...
“Mount Airy High School has a history of excellence
in athletics and academics, but their Fine Arts
program is also something to be proud of. With the
help of faculty, students learn to become successful
on stage, in the studio, and in the classroom. The
Fine Arts department here at Mount Airy High School
is an artistic outlet that proves we are more than
team sports and test scores.”
Peyton Marion
10th Grade
INSPIRE TO DREAM...
• 30% of Juniors and Seniors participate in an
internship/partnership in local businesses, schools,
and organizations
• 17 Clubs and Organizations available for student
participation
• 54% of students participate in athletics.
• 90% of students attend either a 2 or 4-year
college after high school.
• $1.1 million in scholarships awarded for the 2010-2011
school year.
MOUNT AIRY HIGH SCHOOL
ALWAYS
REACHING FOR SUCCESS…