East Chapel Hill High

500 Weaver Dairy Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

echhs.chccs.k12.nc.us

1,419 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Chapel Hill High School (ECHHS) is a highly regarded public secondary school located in the prestigious Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Known for its strong academic focus, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in North Carolina, often distinguished by its high proficiency rates in state testing and a rigorous curriculum that includes an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Its proximity to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill fosters a unique educational environment, often drawing families who prioritize academic excellence and college readiness.

Beyond academics, East Chapel Hill High boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a diverse student body and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school offers a competitive athletic program, successful fine arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community engagement. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating atmosphere, ECHHS remains a centerpiece of the local community, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.

1,419

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Chapel Hill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	188
Black	158
Asian	294
Two or More	119

White
660 (46.5%)
Asian
294 (20.7%)
Hispanic
188 (13.2%)
Black
158 (11.1%)
Two or More
119 (8.4%)

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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)969-2482
Website:	http://echhs.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 373

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 337