Massey Hill Classical High

1062 Southern Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28306

www.mhchs.ccs.k12.nc.us

264 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Massey Hill Classical High School, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Cumberland County Schools district that focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Unlike traditional high schools, Massey Hill emphasizes a classical education model, which prioritizes core academic subjects, critical thinking, and the cultivation of scholarly habits. The school is known for its small, intimate campus environment, which fosters a close-knit community where students receive significant individualized attention from faculty members.

Because of its specific academic mission, Massey Hill requires a high level of dedication and commitment from its students. The curriculum is designed to prepare learners for the challenges of higher education by balancing traditional liberal arts coursework with modern academic standards. By maintaining a focused educational philosophy and a structured environment, the school consistently aims to produce well-rounded, articulate, and disciplined graduates who are prepared to succeed in competitive collegiate programs.

264

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Massey Hill Classical High
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	50
Black	51
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
123 (46.6 %)
Black
51 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (18.9 %)
Two or More
24 (9.1 %)
Asian
9 (3.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

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)485-8761
Website:	http://www.mhchs.ccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 79

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Massey Hill Classical High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	79
Grade 10	68
Grade 11	61
Grade 12	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Massey Hill Classical High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	62.1%
Male	100	37.9%

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