Clinton High

(910)592-2067

chs.clinton.k12.nc.us

828 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clinton High School, located at 340 Indian Town Road in Clinton, North Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Clinton City Schools district. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, preparing them for post-secondary success through diverse course offerings, athletic programs, and community-focused initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Clinton High School emphasizes the development of character and school spirit, often referred to by the community as the home of the "Dark Horses." The school leverages its website and digital presence to keep students, parents, and the local community informed about upcoming events, athletic schedules, and essential school resources. By maintaining strong ties to the Clinton community, the school works to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to both the local area and the broader world.

828

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clinton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	305
Black	274
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
305 (36.8%)
Black
274 (33.1%)
White
181 (21.9%)
Two or More
40 (4.8%)
American Indian
24 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Clinton City Schools
Phone:	(910)592-2067
Website:	http://chs.clinton.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	825
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 9 230

Grade 10 216

Grade 11 200

Grade 12 182