BUNKER HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Bunker Hill High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Catawba County Schools school district, located in Claremont, NC with about 886 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Bunker Hill High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Bunker Hill High School, located in Claremont, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving students in the Catawba County Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a traditional high school experience that balances academic rigor with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As a "Bear," students at Bunker Hill are encouraged to participate in diverse programs ranging from athletic teams and performing arts to various student clubs, all aimed at fostering school spirit and leadership development.
Academically, the school focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. Bunker Hill High places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive environment where faculty and staff work closely with students to ensure they meet state standards and personal academic goals. By utilizing the resources of the Catawba County school system, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that equips its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global landscape.
For more information, contact Bunker Hill High at (828) 241-3355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Claremont, NC 28610-9468
(828) 241-3355
BUNKER HILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Claremont, NC with about 886 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Catawba County Schools
- Total Students:
- 886
- Teachers:
- 52.55
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 886 students
- White
- 63.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.8%
- Asian
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.