School Overview
Chapel Hill High School, located at 1709 High School Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a prominent public secondary school within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and comprehensive extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, all designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience.

The school serves a diverse and academically focused student body, drawing from the intellectually vibrant community surrounding the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With a focus on preparing students for success in higher education and global citizenship, Chapel Hill High emphasizes critical thinking, community engagement, and inclusivity. Its faculty is dedicated to supporting student growth both inside and outside the classroom, maintaining a long-standing tradition of excellence that makes it a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.
1,597
Total Students
99.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapel Hill High
Demographic Student Count
White851
Hispanic269
Black183
Asian200
Two or More93
American Indian1
  • White
    851 (53.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    269 (16.8 %)
  • Asian
    200 (12.5 %)
  • Black
    183 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    93 (5.8 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone: (919)929-2106
Website: http://chhs.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 99.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 340
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Grade 9 403
Grade 10 416
Grade 11 409
Grade 12 369

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chapel Hill High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9403
Grade 10416
Grade 11409
Grade 12369
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chapel Hill High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female78148.9%
Male81651.1%