Serving 1,505 students in grades 9-12, Chapel Hill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chapel Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chapel Hill High School's student population of 1,505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chapel Hill High 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 Chapel Hill High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
12%
25%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapel Hill High School's ranking?
Chapel Hill High School is ranked #616 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Chapel Hill High School often compared to?
Chapel Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Chapel Hill High School, Carrboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chapel Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Chapel Hill High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Chapel Hill High School?
1,505 students attend Chapel Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chapel Hill High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chapel Hill High School?
Chapel Hill High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chapel Hill High School offer ?
Chapel Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chapel Hill High School part of?
Chapel Hill High School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
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