Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
11%
25%
White
77%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)21-39%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Coastal Academy For Technology & Science School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien?
The graduation rate of Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien is 21-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien?
43 students attend Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien?
Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien offer ?
Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien part of?
Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien is part of Coastal Academy For Technology & Science School District.
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