- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morehead City, NC
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs
Federal NCES profile for Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370063003486
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Morehead City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063003486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
49 on latest CCD 370063003486 · Morehead City, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 24.5:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 6 public schools in Morehead City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carteret
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- Croatan High
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- Broad Creek Mi
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- This school 49
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs
49 students
What this shows Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs compares
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs vs North Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 55% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 60% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 49 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Croatan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Morehead City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs
How many students attend Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs?
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs has 49 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morehead City, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs is 24.5:1, which is 55% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs?
26.5% of students at Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs?
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs rank among public schools in Morehead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morehead City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College Hs, Carteret County Public Schools also operates West Carteret High (1,095 students), Croatan High (1,019 students), and White Oak Elementary (784 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.