At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416
East Carteret High: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. 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
- 543
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about East Carteret High
East Carteret High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Beaufort. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Carteret County Public Schools. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 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 (78.1%) and Black (7.5%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Carteret High
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.05 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.1%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black7.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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
8 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.
Other schools in Carteret County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Croatan High
High · Grades 09–12
1,019 reported students
Bridges School
High · Grades 06–12
11 reported students
West Carteret High
High · Grades 09–12
1,095 reported students
Morehead City Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
506 reported students
Morehead City Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
502 reported students
Newport Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
621 reported students
Public schools near East Carteret High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiller School Elementary · Charter · Tiller School | KG–05 | 206 | 3.2 mi |
| Beaufort Middle Middle · Carteret County Public Schools | 06–08 | 260 | 3.6 mi |
| Beaufort Elementary Elementary · Carteret County Public Schools | PK–05 | 346 | 3.7 mi |
| Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Elementary · Carteret County Public Schools | PK–08 | 262 | 6.1 mi |
| West Carteret High High · Carteret County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,095 | 9.3 mi |
| Bridges School High · Carteret County Public Schools | 06–12 | 11 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Carteret High
What grades does East Carteret High serve?
East Carteret High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Carteret County Public Schools.
How many students attend East Carteret High?
East Carteret High reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 543 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Carteret High?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 521 students and 30.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Carteret High a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Carteret High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carteret County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Carteret High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.7% 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 East Carteret High in?
East Carteret High is part of Carteret County Public Schools, based in Beaufort, NC, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Carteret High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tiller School (3.2 mi), Beaufort Middle (3.6 mi), Beaufort Elementary (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.