Heide Trask High School

14328 Nc Hwy 210
Rocky Point, NC 28457

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Heide Trask High School serves 685 students in grades 9-12.

Heide Trask High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 685 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heide Trask High School's student population of 685 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

685 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Heide Trask High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Heide Trask High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NC)

Overall Testing Rank

#1219 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

42%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

28%

19%

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Black

19%

25%

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White

49%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.69

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Graduation Rate

89%

86%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heide Trask High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pender County Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

What is the graduation rate of Heide Trask High School?

The graduation rate of Heide Trask High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.

How many students attend Heide Trask High School?

685 students attend Heide Trask High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Heide Trask High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Heide Trask High School?

Heide Trask High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Heide Trask High School offer ?

Heide Trask High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Heide Trask High School part of?

Heide Trask High School is part of Pender County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 685 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education