Serving 54 students in grades 6-12, The Coast ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Coast ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Coast's student population of 54 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Coast is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
22%
25%
White
56%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)40-49%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 42% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Coast?
The graduation rate of The Coast is 40-49%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend The Coast?
54 students attend The Coast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of The Coast students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Coast?
The Coast has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Coast offer ?
The Coast offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Coast part of?
The Coast is part of Brunswick County Schools School District.
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