Serving 48 students in grades 12-13, Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12-13
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
78%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School?
48 students attend Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School?
Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School offer ?
Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 12-13
What school district is Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School part of?
Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School is part of Carteret County School District.
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