Cape Hatteras Secondary School

48576 Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 362 students in grades 6-12, Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Cape Hatteras Secondary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
362 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Hatteras Secondary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#759 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
1%
25%
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White
73%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cape Hatteras Secondary School's ranking?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is ranked #759 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cape Hatteras Secondary School often compared to?
Cape Hatteras Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manteo High School, First Flight High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Cape Hatteras Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
362 students attend Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cape Hatteras Secondary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cape Hatteras Secondary School offer ?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cape Hatteras Secondary School part of?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is part of Dare County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   12/11/2012
The teachers are excellent and knowledgeable, for the most part. Facility is great and well maintained. Seems to be a wide variety of extracurricular, sports are somewhat limited with a small student body. Band seems to get many, many accolades.
- Posted by Parent - crisk
2   3/7/2011
Facilities are very nice but that is about it. Academic programs is mrore of a push to graduation its very doubtful that any student actually learns the material. There is little to no school spirit even with descent womens athletics and mens atheltics growing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - water

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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