East Chapel Hill High School is a public high school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is the second high school of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, which also contains Chapel Hill High School and Carrboro High School.
Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, East Chapel Hill High School ranks in the top 5% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Chapel Hill High serves the northeast part of Chapel Hill, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 19.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Chapel Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Chapel Hill High School's student population of 1,419 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Chapel Hill High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Chapel Hill High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Silver, Carolina blue
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Chapel Hill High School's ranking?
East Chapel Hill High School is ranked #87 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Chapel Hill High School often compared to?
East Chapel Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Chapel Hill High School?
The graduation rate of East Chapel Hill High School is 97%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend East Chapel Hill High School?
1,419 students attend East Chapel Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of East Chapel Hill High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Chapel Hill High School?
East Chapel Hill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Chapel Hill High School offer ?
East Chapel Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Chapel Hill High School part of?
East Chapel Hill High School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Overall, the teachers are very good. However, like anywhere there are exceptions due to bad tenure, etc. The selection of courses is broad, including Honors and AP's. Academics is very extremely competitive. This school has an exceptionally strong music department. All sports other than football are excellent. Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse and tennis are more popular than football. The facility and grounds are relatively new and very well-maintained. Good choice of healthy, contemporary lunch food. Very diverse and respectful student body. Overall a very liberal-leaning school, like the town (see school newspaper). However, there are some teachers with moderate views. As in most cases/places, better to keep your politics to yourself. It's a very driven environment, so most importantly, it needs to be a good match for a student that's comfortable with that type of high expectations.
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