Serving 201 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- 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
School Overview
Sea-tech's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Sea-tech ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sea-tech is 0.56, 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
#761 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
12%
24%
White
63%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sea-tech's ranking?
Sea-tech is ranked #761 out of 2,617 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sea-tech?
The graduation rate of Sea-tech is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sea-tech?
201 students attend Sea-tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sea-tech students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% 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 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sea-tech offer ?
Sea-tech offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sea-tech part of?
Sea-tech is part of New Hanover County Schools.
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