Cape Hatteras Secondary School vs. First Flight High School
Should I attend Cape Hatteras Secondary School or First Flight High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
First Flight High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades 6-12, Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, First Flight High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
362 students
962 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#752 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
54
-
Grade 7 Students
47
-
Grade 8 Students
62
-
Grade 9 Students
56
283
Grade 10 Students
62
243
Grade 11 Students
44
231
Grade 12 Students
37
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
21%
12%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
73%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
