Serving 215 students in grades 9-13, Sea-tech ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sea-tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sea-tech's student population of 215 students has grown by 162% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sea-tech ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sea-tech is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
18%
25%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sea-tech's ranking?
Sea-tech is ranked #529 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sea-tech often compared to?
Sea-techis often viewed alongside schools like Wilmington Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Sea-tech?
215 students attend Sea-tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sea-tech students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sea-tech?
Sea-tech has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sea-tech offer ?
Sea-tech offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Sea-tech part of?
Sea-tech is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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