Coastal Plains High School in Brunswick, GA

At a glance

Reported students

1,161

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

73.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Georgia high enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,161

Coastal Plains High School: 1,161 reported students.

State peer staffing position

50th percentile

15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,465
Teachers (FTE): 43.13
Student–teacher ratio: 34:1

What the reported data says about Coastal Plains High School

Coastal Plains High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brunswick. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School. NCES reports 1,161 students for 2024–25.

Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.6%) and Black (26.8%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Coastal Plains High School

1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.64 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2%
Students with disabilities: 14.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 27.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5.64
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1.82

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White54.6%
Hispanic12.7%
Black26.8%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial5.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Coastal Plains High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Golden Isles Elementary School Elementary · Glynn County	PK–05	619	0.7 mi
Glyndale Elementary School Elementary · Glynn County	PK–05	585	1.5 mi
Altama Elementary School Elementary · Glynn County	PK–05	672	1.7 mi
Needwood Middle School Middle · Glynn County	06–08	736	3.2 mi
Brunswick High School High · Glynn County	09–12	1,951	3.8 mi
Glynn Academy High · Glynn County	09–12	1,911	6.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Coastal Plains High School

What grades does Coastal Plains High School serve?

Coastal Plains High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School.

How many students attend Coastal Plains High School?

Coastal Plains High School reported 1,161 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,465 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Coastal Plains High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 1,161 students and 73.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Coastal Plains High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Coastal Plains High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Coastal Plains High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

27.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Coastal Plains High School in?

Coastal Plains High School is part of State Specialty Schools I- Coastal Plains High School, based in Brunswick, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Coastal Plains High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Golden Isles Elementary School (0.7 mi), Glyndale Elementary School (1.5 mi), Altama Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.