Cape Fear High
Fayetteville, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 75.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | B | B |
| School performance score | 79 | 76 | 75 |
| School achievement score | 74.5 | 71.8 | 70.8 |
| Reading and math | 62.6% | 61.8% | 61.6% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 59.1% | 57% | 59.2% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 92% | 92.2% | 89.7% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 68.8% | 59.5% | 54.7% |
| School growth score | 96.1 | 90.7 | 92.1 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Exceeded | Exceeded |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
17.206 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 19.297 | 26.786 | 17.206 |
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
139.02 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 | 110.27 | 135.30 | 139.02 |
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 | 1,417 | 1,504 |
| Suspended out of school | 5.9% · 84 | 8.2% · 124 |
| Suspended in school | 7.0% · 99 | 9.4% · 141 |
| Expelled | 0.1% · 2 | 0.1% · 2 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
1,514 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino12.7%
White47.2%
Black or African American27.6%
Asian0.7%
Two or More Races9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370001100402
- District
- Cumberland County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,514 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85.3
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