Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Public 6-12

 48576 Highway 12
       Buxton, NC  27920


(252) 995-5730

District: Dare County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
385th of 626 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,457 Help


Feeder schools for Cape Hatteras Secondary School:

Elementary:    Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.2%
Hispanic:
20.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Compare Details Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks better than 75.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks worse than 61.5% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Dare County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.2%), Hispanic (20.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cape Hatteras Secondary School is 10, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Dare County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cape Hatteras Secondary School is $16,457, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Dare County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cape Hatteras Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Hatteras Secondary School 194th of 784 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Cape Hatteras Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cape Hatteras Secondary School 385th of 626 North Carolina public high schools. (See Cape Hatteras Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Dare County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dare County Schools 66th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cape Hatteras Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.37 88th 598 85.3%
2007 74.42 118th 606 80.5%
2008 68.85 186th 620 70.0%
2009 67.74 209th 630 66.8%
2010 51.32 380th 640 40.6%
2011 66.29 231st 648 64.4%
2012 84.54 47th 662 92.9%
2013 62.98 213th 673 68.4%
2014 70.53 156th 627 75.1%
2015 38.63 442nd 705 37.3%
2016 48.20 369th 692 46.7%
2017 56.31 317th 694 54.3%
2018 67.93 216th 691 68.7%
2019 68.71 215th 737 70.8%
2021 65.82 225th 741 69.6%
2022 56.43 330th 786 58.0%
2023 71.45 194th 784 75.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.35 104th 604 82.8%
2019 70.20 131st 639 79.5%
2021 83.28 49th 633 92.3%
2022 45.67 347th 689 49.6%
2023 72.82 132nd 735 82.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.68 173rd 656 73.6%
2019 63.41 245th 684 64.2%
2021 59.70 254th 706 64.0%
2022 53.07 332nd 733 54.7%
2023 58.90 282nd 731 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.85 29th 475 93.9%
2019 61.75 121st 504 76.0%
2021 85.61 21st 478 95.6%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.97 17th 448 96.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.33 276th 665 58.5%
2019 68.25 203rd 697 70.9%
2021 69.95 186th 711 73.8%
2022 58.48 282nd 748 62.3%
2023 79.82 132nd 747 82.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.06 394th 472 16.5%
2022 43.71 302nd 541 44.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.90 246th 596 58.7%
2019 51.75 299th 624 52.1%
2021 54.12 267th 632 57.8%
2022 37.71 420th 658 36.2%
2023 57.11 262nd 656 60.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cape Hatteras Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.57 118th 431 72.6%
2007 53.32 199th 453 56.1%
2008 51.65 236th 477 50.5%
2009 64.26 122nd 490 75.1%
2010 53.65 255th 499 48.9%
2011 43.04 336th 506 33.6%
2012 47.99 249th 502 50.4%
2013 58.05 89th 505 82.4%
2014 63.33 103rd 451 77.2%
2015 59.38 122nd 531 77.0%
2016 54.37 137th 507 73.0%
2017 57.33 147th 476 69.1%
2018 18.00 382nd 469 18.6%
2019 40.10 277th 514 46.1%
2021 42.51 323rd 594 45.6%
2022 48.38 302nd 621 51.4%
2023 36.50 385th 626 38.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.69 323rd 424 23.8%
2019 31.96 279th 446 37.4%
2021 51.21 109th 432 74.8%
2022 36.39 328th 544 39.7%
2023 24.10 471st 597 21.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.07 397th 449 11.6%
2019 54.56 172nd 475 63.8%
2021 45.82 211th 475 55.6%
2022 35.66 377th 594 36.5%
2023 23.94 458th 588 22.1%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.73 300th 364 17.6%
2021 61.76 70th 334 79.0%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.14 157th 337 53.4%
2022 73.40 91st 398 77.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.34 376th 463 18.8%
2019 24.53 364th 488 25.4%
2021 40.62 233rd 481 51.6%
2022 62.57 195th 585 66.7%
2023 50.52 270th 602 55.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.53 332nd 354 6.2%
2022 25.52 342nd 436 21.6%
2023 22.20 379th 449 15.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.35 403rd 427 5.6%
2019 30.55 309th 444 30.4%
2021 29.71 289th 439 34.2%
2022 41.17 308th 534 42.3%
2023 33.89 378th 537 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cape Hatteras Secondary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 513
1989 529 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1990 510 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 510 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 528 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 548 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1994 566 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1995 571 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 571 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 621 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 341 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 344 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 358 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 355 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 360 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2003 360 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2004 353 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 373 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2006 373 1 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 330 0 1 15 0 n/a n/a 1 347
2008 326 0 1 16 0 n/a n/a 4 347
2009 317 8 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 288 9 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2011 275 1 1 21 1 0 2 0 301
2012 266 1 1 22 1 0 4 0 295
2013 259 1 2 21 0 0 5 0 288
2014 259 0 3 25 0 0 7 0 294
2015 258 3 3 32 0 0 7 0 303
2016 258 3 3 39 1 0 8 0 312
2017 281 2 4 44 0 0 9 0 340
2018 277 1 4 56 0 2 10 0 350
2019 263 2 4 55 1 0 6 0 331
2020 267 3 3 66 1 0 15 0 355
2021 258 2 1 69 0 0 15 0 345
2022 263 2 1 76 0 0 20 0 362
2023 271 0 1 75 0 0 18 0 365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cape Hatteras Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 32.0 16.0 12.1
1989 533 32.0 16.6 28.7
1990 512 32.0 16.0 25.4
1991 513 32.0 16.0 25.3
1992 530 32.0 16.5 12.3
1993 551 44.0 12.5 17.1
1994 570 45.0 12.7 18.8
1995 578 45.0 12.8 14.7
1996 578 45.0 12.8 14.7
1997 625 48.0 13.0 9.9
1998 345 29.0 11.9 19.1
1999 346 29.0 11.9 20.2
2000 362 27.0 13.4 14.6
2001 359 27.0 13.3 14.2
2002 363 27.0 13.4 13.2
2003 363 27.0 13.4 13.2
2004 356 27.0 13.2 11.5
2005 383 27.0 14.2 17.5
2006 392 27.0 14.5 14
2007 347 32.5 10.7 14.5
2008 347 34.0 10.2 20.1
2009 346 35.0 9.9 22
2010 319 33.0 9.6 39.8
2011 301 31.6 9.4 34.6
2012 295 28.3 10.4 48.8
2013 288 28.0 10.2 50
2014 294 29.5 9.9 44.2
2015 303 29.0 10.4 52.5
2016 312 29.0 10.7 48.7
2017 340 29.3 11.5 56.2
2018 350 32.9 10.6 32.6
2019 331 35.3 9.3 43.8
2020 355 32.0 11.0 36.6
2021 345 33.0 10.4 34.5
2022 362 35.2 10.2 25.1
2023 365 36.2 10.0 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cape Hatteras Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 32.0 16.0 12.1
1989 533 32.0 16.6 28.7
1990 512 32.0 16.0 25.4
1991 513 32.0 16.0 25.3
1992 530 32.0 16.5 12.3
1993 551 44.0 12.5 17.1
1994 570 45.0 12.7 18.8
1995 578 45.0 12.8 14.7
1996 578 45.0 12.8 14.7
1997 625 48.0 13.0 9.9
1998 345 29.0 11.9 19.1
1999 346 29.0 11.9 20.2
2000 362 27.0 13.4 14.6
2001 359 27.0 13.3 14.2
2002 363 27.0 13.4 13.2
2003 363 27.0 13.4 13.2
2004 356 27.0 13.2 11.5
2005 383 27.0 14.2 17.5
2006 392 27.0 14.5 14
2007 347 32.5 10.7 14.5
2008 347 34.0 10.2 20.1
2009 346 35.0 9.9 22
2010 319 33.0 9.6 39.8
2011 301 31.6 9.4 34.6
2012 295 28.3 10.4 48.8
2013 288 28.0 10.2 50
2014 294 29.5 9.9 44.2
2015 303 29.0 10.4 52.5
2016 312 29.0 10.7 48.7
2017 340 29.3 11.5 56.2
2018 350 32.9 10.6 32.6
2019 331 35.3 9.3 43.8
2020 355 32.0 11.0 36.6
2021 345 33.0 10.4 34.5
2022 362 35.2 10.2 25.1
2023 365 36.2 10.0 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cape Hatteras Secondary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $937 (5.7%) $15,520 (94.3%) $16,457

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 215th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 194th of 784 Middle schools
 4.4%
Ranks 277th of 514 High schoolsRanks 385th of 626 High schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)7276.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)65.469.4
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)6459.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)6761.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)69.253.1
 16.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)67.961.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)67.344.9
 22.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)69.964.8
 5.1%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)6659.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)53.559.1
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)57.161.4
 4.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)58.765.4
 6.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)77.686.4
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Dare County Schools)82.286.8
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%
End of Course Biology (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)39.735.7
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Dare County Schools)69.254.9
 14.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)56.950
 6.9%
   End of Course English II (Dare County Schools)71.161.8
 9.3%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)54.842.9
 11.9%
   End of Course Math I (Dare County Schools)4161.6
 20.6%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Cape Hatteras Secondary School)43.255.9
 12.7%
   End of Course Math III (Dare County Schools)63.467.7
 4.3%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331365
 10.3%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic5575
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White263271
 3%
Two or More Races618
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.8%46.3%
 2.5%


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Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks 385th of 626 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Cape Hatteras Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School are 74% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Cape Hatteras Secondary School.


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