Topsail High

Pender County Schools
245 St. Johns Church Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
1,945 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Topsail High School, located in Hampstead, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Pender County School District. Situated on St. Johns Church Road, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to student development, providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs intended to foster a well-rounded educational experience.

As part of the Pender County school system, Topsail High emphasizes the integration of technology and community engagement to enhance student learning. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining high academic standards while cultivating a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth, Topsail High strives to empower its graduates to succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
1,945
Total Students
66.9
Full-Time Teachers
29.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,603 (82.4%)
  • Hispanic
    148 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    110 (5.7%)
  • Black
    60 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: Pender County Schools
Phone: (910)270-2755
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/ths/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 29.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 446
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 9 495
Grade 10 477
Grade 11 509
Grade 12 464
Gender Ratio