Serving 96 students in grades 6-12, The Coast ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Coast ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Coast's student population of 96 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Coast is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
14%
24%
White
67%
42%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)40-49%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Coast?
The graduation rate of The Coast is 40-49%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend The Coast?
96 students attend The Coast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of The Coast students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Coast?
The Coast has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Coast offer ?
The Coast offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Coast part of?
The Coast is part of Brunswick County Schools.
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