How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SEA-Tech | Topsail High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Castle Hayne, NC | Hampstead, NC |
| School Type | vocational | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 227 | 1,945 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 29.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.7% | 22.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | SEA-Tech | Topsail High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,808 | $11,425 |
| District | New Hanover County Schools | Pender County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SEA-Tech | Topsail High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.4% | 82.4% |
| African American | 11.5% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% | 7.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SEA-Tech | Topsail High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 238:1 | 308:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.7% | 24.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 101 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.