Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Buxton, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 6–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 68.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 68 | 61 | 68 |
| School achievement score | 63.7 | 59.8 | 64.1 |
| Reading and math | 57.6% | 51.7% | 60.2% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 65.8% | 60% | 57.1% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 90% | 94.9% | 87.8% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | 94.7% |
| Science, grades 5 and 8 | 86.4% | 70% | 77.6% |
| Biology | 36.4% | 31.9% | 42.9% |
| Math, grades 3–8 | 61.8% | 53.9% | 62.3% |
| Reading, grades 3–8 | 55.6% | 51.3% | 61% |
| School growth score | 86 | 65.2 | 82.3 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | NotMet | Met |
| Math performance grade | C | C | C |
| Math performance score | 68 | 58 | 67 |
| Math growth score | 90.6 | 74.3 | 84.4 |
| Math growth status | Exceeded | Met | Met |
| Reading performance grade | C | C | C |
| Reading performance score | 61 | 57 | 66 |
| Reading growth score | 82.2 | 78.6 | 84.7 |
| Reading growth status | Met | Met | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
2.786 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 2.833 | 11.268 | 2.786 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
75.21 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 50.99 | 61.97 | 75.21 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 363 | 361 |
| Suspended out of school | 6.6% · 24 | 5.3% · 19 |
| Suspended in school | 12.4% · 45 | 10.0% · 36 |
| Expelled | 0.8% · 3 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Remote
Enrollment
363 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino20.4%
White74.9%
Black or African American0.3%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370111000454
- District
- Dare County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 363 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.2
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24