94.5/ 100

W. A. HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL

12420 BAILEY RD, Cornelius, NC 28031

School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440430

Latest result94.5 / 100

Last inspectedMar 27, 2026

Inspections on record11

On record sinceSep 18, 2013

Score history

Sep 18, 2013Higher is betterMar 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Mar 27, 2026 94.5 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: No point deduction: #3. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 ( b).- Observed some part of the school water fountains need detail cleaning all around nozzles, spouts, surfaces and crevices. Keep clean. #6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. - Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back hallway, and boy locker room. Replace the ceiling tiles. Head of custodian: Rasheem Muldrow present during inspection.

#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −40

REPEAT Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed loose toilet seat on most toilets throughout the school need repair. Observed disrepair toilets/ urinals in boy restroom locker, C hall upper and lower restrooms, mobile unit RR1241- boy restroom. Observed disrepair toilets in girl restroom C hall upper, A hall and C hall lower level, mobile unit R543- staff woman restroom. All disrepair toilets and urinals need repair. Keep all fixtures in good repair.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15

Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed none of the faucets are working for hand washing in staff woman restroom mobile unit R543 and one in girl restroom same side of the mobile unit, boy restroom in the main hallway, and C hall lower level. Observed disrepair hand dryer in boy restroom main hallway and C hallway lower level. Keep all hand washing fixtures in good repair.

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Mar 4, 2025 94.5 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: No point deduction: #6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed water stain/black mildew stain on ceiling tiles in main hallway 2nd floor, and boy locker room. Check for no active leaks, repair, replace the ceiling tiles. - Substitute head of custodian: Mr. Milton Corry present during inspection walk through

#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −20

Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed black plastic bag covered toilets/urinals on 1st floor boy restroom C hall by classroom C128 (2 urinals), A hall by classroom A 110 ( boy- 1 urinal, 1 stain toilet seat), A hall by classroom A 126 (boy- 1 urinal, 1 toilet. Girl- 1 toilet). On 2nd floor C hall boy/girl restroom by classroom C214 (boy-1 toilet), A hall by classroom A 210 (Boy- 2 toilets, 1 urinal), girl restroom by classroom A 225 (2 toilets, loose toilet seat), boy restroom by classroom A 225 (1 toilet). All toileting fixtures shall be kept in good repair.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35

REPEAT Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed disrepair hand dryers in restrooms 2nd floor C hall in boy restroom by classroom C 214, 1st floor A hall both girl and boy restrooms by A 110- non of dryers are working. 1st floor boy locker room. Observed disrepair shower head in both boy and girl locker rooms. Observed disrepair soap dispenser in girl restroom 1st floor by classroom C128, A hall girl restroom by classroom A110, boy locker room, 2nd floor girl restroom by classroom C229, 2nd floor A hall boy restroom by classroom A 210. Repair/replace all fixtures. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all times. Points remain the same at this time.

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May 13, 2024 96.5 / 100 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: NOTE: No Point Deduction: #3. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed several disrepair water fountains (No water available or sign posted: Out of order) on C Hall 101-115, 201-216 and 217-229. Repair needed. #4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed black plastic bag covered one of the urinal in boy restroom on A Hall 101-114, and one of the toilet in girl restroom A Hall 213-225. Repair needed. - Head of Custodian: Ms. Jones is not able to walk through the facility with EHS at the time of inspection due to short staff. The final report is able to review with Ms. Jones at the end of inspection in Cafeteria.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35

Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed several disrepair soap dispensers in restrooms throughout the facility. Need repair or replace. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed dysfunctional hand drying devices in boy and girl restrooms A Hall 116-126. Hand drying devices or paper towels shall be provided at all hand sinks.

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May 24, 2023 98 / 100 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION: #5. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed spring loaded faucet missing at 1 handsink in girls restroom located on upper “A” hallway. #9. All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed handle missing to 1 shower in boys locker-room. Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e). Observed bikes stored in some showers located in girls locker-room. *NOTE: Head Custodian, Ms. Jones, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her and principal at the following: Davidj.farley@cms.k12.nc.us shalondam.jones@cms.k12.nc.us

#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −20

Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed several toilets out of order within school building. Per conversation with head custodian, work orders have been submitted to have toilets repaired.

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