Cape Hatteras Secondary School
School Overview
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is a public school located in Buxton, North Carolina. It is a school in Dare County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 352 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1 where a total of 39 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 352 students are attending Cape Hatteras Secondary School. By gender, there are 183 and 169 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Cape Hatteras Secondary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 77 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 67 | 36 | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 77 | 40 | 37 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 39 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1. 92.3% of teachers are certified. 89.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 39 | Students per teacher: 9 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 36 | 92.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 7.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 7.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 176 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,529 Households |
| Population | 36,044 |
| Male | 18,110 |
| Female | 18,112 |
| Child Population | 8,996 |
| Total Housing Units | 34,745 Units |
| Average House Value | $289,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,089 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $59,381 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Cape Hatteras Secondary School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 36 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 45 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 5 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 45 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dare County Schools
In Dare County Schools, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.