School Overview
Holly Shelter Middle School, located in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the New Hanover County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging learning environment that encourages academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal growth for students in the middle school grades. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, the curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Holly Shelter Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive community culture. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, which help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and social responsibility. By maintaining strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that supports both the educational and social-emotional development of every student.
858
Total Students
55.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holly Shelter Middle
Demographic Student Count
White415
Hispanic175
Black198
Asian19
Two or More46
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    415 (48.4 %)
  • Black
    198 (23.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    175 (20.4 %)
  • Two or More
    46 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    19 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Hanover County Schools
Phone: (910)602-4046
Website: http://www.nhcs.net/hollyshelter/home.php
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 784
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Grade 6 246
Grade 7 291
Grade 8 321

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holly Shelter Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6246
Grade 7291
Grade 8321
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holly Shelter Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41448.3%
Male44451.7%