The COAST

Brunswick County Schools
1109 Old Ocean Highway
Bolivia, NC 28422
83 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Brunswick County Academy, located in Bolivia, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Brunswick County School system. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting or who require specialized interventions to get back on track academically. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach, the academy focuses on helping students overcome behavioral or academic challenges, build resilience, and successfully fulfill their graduation requirements.

The mission of Brunswick County Academy centers on student success through individualized instruction and the development of essential life and social skills. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a positive school culture, encouraging students to take responsibility for their educational journey and personal growth. By fostering strong relationships between faculty and students, the academy strives to bridge the gap for those at risk of dropping out, ultimately preparing them for graduation and their next steps in career or post-secondary education.
83
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
112.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    44 (53.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (22.9 %)
  • Black
    14 (16.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Brunswick County Schools
Phone: (910)312-2780
Website: http://www.bcswan.net/education/school/school.php?sectionid=5
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 81
Grade 11 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Brunswick County Early College
Brunswick County Schools
363 Students
50 College Road NE
Bolivia, NC 28422 (0.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 13