East Carteret High

echs.carteretcountyschools.org/

521 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Carteret High School, located in Beaufort, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Carteret County community. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As a part of the Carteret County Public School System, the school emphasizes both rigorous classroom instruction and the development of essential life skills within a supportive, student-centered environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, East Carteret High is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By bridging traditional curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular activities, East Carteret High strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their community and beyond.

521

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Carteret High
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	37
Black	39
Asian	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
407 (78.1%)
Black
39 (7.5%)
Hispanic
37 (7.1%)
Two or More
34 (6.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carteret County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)728-3514
Website:	http://echs.carteretcountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 132

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 117