Castle Heights Middle

669 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Castle Heights Middle School, located at 2382 Firetower Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Rock Hill School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students during their middle school years. By offering a diverse range of instructional programs, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Castle Heights Middle School is an integral part of the local community, promoting student involvement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and community members to ensure a well-rounded experience for all students. With its focus on personalized growth and maintaining a safe, inclusive campus culture, Castle Heights strives to help every student reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.

669

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle Heights Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	104
Black	205
Asian	12
Two or More	64
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
257 (38.4%)
Black
205 (30.6%)
Hispanic
104 (15.5%)
Two or More
64 (9.6%)
American Indian
26 (3.9%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	York 03
Phone:	(803)981-1400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 219

Grade 7 233

Grade 8 217

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Castle Heights Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	219
Grade 7	233
Grade 8	217

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Castle Heights Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	324	48.4%
Male	345	51.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th