Bunker Hill High

4675 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610

bunkerhill.catawbaschools.net/

845 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bunker Hill High School, located in Claremont, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving students in the Catawba County Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a traditional high school experience that balances academic rigor with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As a "Bear," students at Bunker Hill are encouraged to participate in diverse programs ranging from athletic teams and performing arts to various student clubs, all aimed at fostering school spirit and leadership development.

Academically, the school focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. Bunker Hill High places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive environment where faculty and staff work closely with students to ensure they meet state standards and personal academic goals. By utilizing the resources of the Catawba County school system, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that equips its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

845

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bunker Hill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	179
Black	69
Asian	86
Two or More	54

White
457 (54.1%)
Hispanic
179 (21.2%)
Asian
86 (10.2%)
Black
69 (8.2%)
Two or More
54 (6.4%)

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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)241-3355
Website:	http://bunkerhill.catawbaschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	845
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	834
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 205

Grade 10 221

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 228