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#290 of 404 private schools in NC

Coastal Christian High School

High School · Wilmington, NC

A private high school in Wilmington, NC serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

1150 THE KINGS HWY, Wilmington, NC 28409

  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment295
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Coastal Christian High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,004/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,241

Median home value

$382,900

Median rent

$1,445/mo

College educated

51.3%

Homeownership

83.8%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White93.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.7%
Two or More0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cape Fear AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–122.6 mi669Compare →
Eugene Ashley HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.6 mi1,899Compare →
Waterview Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1private6–123.7 mi86Compare →
John T Hoggard HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–124.6 mi2,178Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coastal Christian High School is listed in Wilmington, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Coastal Christian High School

Coastal Christian High School is a private high school in Wilmington, NC, serving approximately 295 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coastal Christian High School

What grades does Coastal Christian High School serve?

Coastal Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Coastal Christian High School?

Coastal Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Christian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Christian High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Coastal Christian High School rank in NC?

Coastal Christian High School ranks #290 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Coastal Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coastal Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Coastal Christian High School a private school?

Yes, Coastal Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Coastal Christian High School a religious school?

Coastal Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
295
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
New Hanover County
Area population (ZIP 28409)
35,013
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28409; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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