CROATAN HIGH SCHOOL
Croatan High is a public high school that is part of the Carteret County Public Schools school district, located in Newport, NC with about 900 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 56 teachers, Croatan High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Croatan High School, located in Newport, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Carteret County Public School system. Situated at 1 Cougar Lane, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the holistic development of its student body. As the home of the "Cougars," the school encourages a strong sense of community and school spirit, providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills outside of the traditional classroom.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in post-secondary education and the workforce by offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet diverse learning needs. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Croatan High integrates modern educational practices to ensure students remain competitive in an evolving world. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty directories, and specific departmental programs, the official district website remains the primary resource for engagement and updates.
For more information, contact Croatan High at (252) 393-7022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newport, NC 28570-5560
(252) 393-7022
CROATAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Newport, NC with about 900 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Carteret County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 900
- Teachers:
- 56.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 900 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CROATAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.