Hugh M Cummings High

2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/hchs

981 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hugh M. Cummings High School, located in Burlington, North Carolina, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.

Beyond its academic core, Cummings High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to build school spirit, encourage teamwork, and provide students with opportunities to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a focus on community connection and excellence, the school works to maintain a positive culture that challenges students to reach their full potential while preparing them for their future endeavors.

981

Total Students

58.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hugh M Cummings High
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	545
Black	342
Asian	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
545 (55.6 %)
Black
342 (34.9 %)
White
54 (5.5 %)
Two or More
34 (3.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6100
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/hchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	797
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 9 309

Grade 10 285

Grade 11 214

Grade 12 173