Heide Trask Sr. High is a high school in eastern Rocky Point, North Carolina It is inside the Pender County School District. Its current principal is Gene Hudson. Trask High has a population of around 700 students.
Serving 732 students in grades 9-12, Heide Trask High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heide Trask High serves the eastern part of its school district in Rocky Point, NC, covering an area of approximately 318.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.9 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 23.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heide Trask High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Heide Trask High School's student population of 732 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Heide Trask High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heide Trask High School is 0.67, 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
#1835 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
38%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Royal blue, Silver
School Mascot
Titus The Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heide Trask High School's ranking?
Heide Trask High School is ranked #1835 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Heide Trask High School often compared to?
Heide Trask High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pender High School, Topsail High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heide Trask High School?
The graduation rate of Heide Trask High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Heide Trask High School?
732 students attend Heide Trask High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Heide Trask High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heide Trask High School?
Heide Trask High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heide Trask High School offer ?
Heide Trask High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heide Trask High School part of?
Heide Trask High School is part of Pender County Schools.
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