Camtech High School (Closed 2023)

103a Us Highway 158 W
Camden, NC 27921
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Camtech High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(15-16)
21-39%
47%
(15-16)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
16%
Black
(15-16)
7%
26%
White
(15-16)
89%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
4%
n/a
(15-16)
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Camtech High School?
The graduation rate of Camtech High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Camtech High School?
134 students attend Camtech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Camtech High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camtech High School?
Camtech High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Camtech High School offer ?
Camtech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Camtech High School part of?
Camtech High School is part of Camden County Schools School District.

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