J. C. Roe Center

www.nhcs.net/roe/

14 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The J. C. Roe Center, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational facility within the New Hanover County School district. It is designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting, offering specialized programs aimed at keeping students on track for graduation. The school focuses on academic recovery, behavioral support, and fostering a positive school culture to help students regain their footing and succeed academically.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the J. C. Roe Center emphasizes personal development and social-emotional learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a dedicated staff of educators and counselors, the center works to address the unique needs of each student. The school’s ultimate goal is to empower its students with the skills and confidence necessary to either return to their home high schools or successfully transition into post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

1.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. C. Roe Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	3
Black	5
Two or More	5

Black
5 (35.7%)
Two or More
5 (35.7%)
Hispanic
3 (21.4%)
White
1 (7.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)395-4472
Website:	http://www.nhcs.net/roe/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
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 7 1

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 1