Watauga High School

Watauga High School
Location
300 Go Pioneers Drive

Boone, North Carolina
28607

United States

36°13′01″N 81°39′06″W / 36.2168205°N 81.6515334°W / 36.2168205; -81.6515334
Information
School typePublic
Established1965 (61 years ago) (1965)
School district
Watauga County Schools
Principal
Scott Strickler
Staff104.56 (FTE)
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,279 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio
12.23
ColorsLight blue, Navy, and White
   
MascotPioneer
Team namePioneers
Websitewhs.wataugaschools.org

Watauga High School (WHS) is a public high school in Boone, North Carolina. It is part of the Watauga County Schools district.

History

Watauga High School was established in 1965, following the consolidation of five Watauga County high schools. In 2010, Watauga High School moved to a brand new facility, where it is currently located today.

Athletics

Watauga is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 6A school. The school is a part of the Northwestern 6A/7A Conference. Watauga's school colors are light blue, navy, and white, and its team name is the Pioneers. Sports at Watauga include:

Notable alumni

References

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  3. ↑ (October 28, 2015). Cove Creek High School Class of 1965. wataugademocrat.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ Oakes, Anna. (April 8, 2016). ASU discussed old high school site for athletic facilities. wataguademocrat.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
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  9. ↑ Jeff Caldwell. virginiasports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ (June 12, 2013). Watauga Standout Named Gatorade North Carolina Baseball Player Of Year. North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 12, 2025
  11. ↑ Abe Morlu - Track - CHARLOTTE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  12. ↑ Behr, Steve. (July 5, 2016). Former Watauga grid standout returns to Boone on business; Corrects opponent in fifth paragraph to Brevard. wataugademocat.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  13. ↑ Watauga High School Athletics Hall of Fame Class 2020. wataugaonline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
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