Holly Shelter Middle
858 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 415 |
| Hispanic | 175 |
| Black | 198 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 46 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White415 (48.4 %)
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Black198 (23.1 %)
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Hispanic175 (20.4 %)
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Two or More46 (5.4 %)
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Asian19 (2.2 %)
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American Indian4 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 246 |
| Grade 7 | 291 |
| Grade 8 | 321 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 414 | 48.3% |
| Male | 444 | 51.7% |
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