Cape Hatteras Secondary School

High No virtual instruction Buxton, NC Grades 06–12 Rural: Remote Kill Devil Hills, NC SchoolScore™ C (63.7)
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Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Buxton, NC 27920
High No virtual instruction Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ C (63.7)
364
Students
22.6
Teachers
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
(252)995-5730
Phone
http://chs.daretolearn.org
Website

Cape Hatteras Secondary School is a public school administered by the Dare County Schools district in Buxton, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 06–12.

Key statistics: 364 students enrolled; a 16.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
364.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 53% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.14:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 18% better
Free Lunch %
99.2%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
NCESSCH ID
370111000454
State School ID
NC-280-304
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
48576 Highway 12
City
Buxton
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27920
County
Dare County
Metro Area
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
3703
State Leg. Upper
37001
State Leg. Lower
37079
Latitude
35.26555
Longitude
-75.55126
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
364
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.6
Teachers FTE
📐
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 361 99.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Dare County Schools
LEAID
3701110
State LEA ID
NC-280
Phone
(252)480-8888
Website
http://www.daretolearn.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Nags Head
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$73,009K
Federal Revenue
$7,557K
State Revenue
$38,665K
Local Revenue
$26,787K
Total Expenditure
$75,814K
Instruction Exp.
$46,637K
Support Services
$23,555K
Other Current Exp.
$2,319K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Cape Hatteras Secondary School

1
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Buxton · Elementary
0.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cape Hatteras Secondary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
364 students are enrolled at Cape Hatteras Secondary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cape Hatteras Secondary School have?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School has 22.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Cape Hatteras Secondary School serve?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School serves grades 06 through 12.
Is Cape Hatteras Secondary School a charter school?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cape Hatteras Secondary School located in?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is located in the Kill Devil Hills, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Cape Hatteras Secondary School belong to?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is part of the Dare County Schools school district.
How much does Dare County Schools spend per student?
The Dare County Schools district spends approximately $208,280,220 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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