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East Chapel Hill High

500 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,447
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 8% vs nat'l
$17,566
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,447 students in grades 09–12 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,566 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

East Chapel Hill High is a very large high in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 1,447 students. The district invests $17,566 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at East Chapel Hill High

1,447
Total Students
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
90
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution748 male · 699 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 310 students
Student Composition
20%
49%
12%
11%
8%
Asian20%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black11%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370072001942

Academic Outcomes at East Chapel Hill High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
93
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 50th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27514

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,566Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,566
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,729
Student Support$3,338
Administration$2,108
Operations$2,635
Other$1,757
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,566 spent per student, an estimated $7,782 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
46%
State government
43.3%
Local (property tax)
46.2%
Federal programs
10.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $17,566/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FPG ElementaryCarrboro ElementarySeawell ElementaryMcDougle Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
Smith MiddleMcDougle MiddleCulbreth MiddlePhillips Middle
↓
High School
Chapel Hill HighCarrboro HighPhoenix Academy High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools →
Phone: (919)969-2482
NCES ID: 370072001942
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chapel Hill seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
High
Chapel Hill High
1,597 students · 09–12
25% FRL
High
Carrboro High
870 students · 09–12
● 34 opp29% FRL
Mid
Smith Middle
768 students · 06–08
24% FRL
Mid
McDougle Middle
752 students · 06–08
28% FRL
Mid
Culbreth Middle
656 students · 06–08
33% FRL
Mid
Phillips Middle
609 students · 06–08
● 44 opp30% FRL
Elem
FPG Elementary
528 students · PK–05
40% FRL
Elem
Carrboro Elementary
501 students · PK–05
● 34 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
500 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.