Cape Fear High

4762 Clinton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312

www.cfhs.ccs.k12.nc.us/

1,529 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cape Fear High School, located on Clinton Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and a well-rounded student experience, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As a hub for the local community, the school emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and maintains a supportive environment aimed at fostering student growth across various disciplines.

Beyond its core academic programs, Cape Fear High School boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to encourage collaboration, leadership, and personal development among the student body. With a focus on preparing graduates for success in the 21st century, the school continues to leverage both traditional teaching methods and modern resources to meet the evolving educational needs of the Fayetteville community.

1,529

Total Students

83.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cape Fear High
Demographic	Student Count
White	762
Hispanic	168
Black	420
Asian	11
Two or More	128
American Indian	34
Pacific Islander	6

White
762 (49.8 %)
Black
420 (27.5 %)
Hispanic
168 (11.0 %)
Two or More
128 (8.4 %)
American Indian
34 (2.2 %)
Asian
11 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4 %)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)483-0191
Website:	http://www.cfhs.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	776
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 448

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 342

Grade 12 338