Hugh M Cummings High

2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/hchs

807 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hugh M. Cummings High School, located in Burlington, North Carolina, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.

Beyond its academic core, Cummings High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to build school spirit, encourage teamwork, and provide students with opportunities to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a focus on community connection and excellence, the school works to maintain a positive culture that challenges students to reach their full potential while preparing them for their future endeavors.

807

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hugh M Cummings High
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	503
Black	234
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

Hispanic
503 (62.3%)
Black
234 (29.0%)
White
36 (4.5%)
Two or More
30 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6100
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/hchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	797
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 9 209

Grade 10 210

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hugh M Cummings High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	209
Grade 10	210
Grade 11	209
Grade 12	179

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hugh M Cummings High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	368	45.6%
Male	439	54.4%

High School 9th - 12th