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#1201 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 45% in state
Sea-tech
High School · New Hanover County Schools · Castle Hayne, NC
A New Hanover County Schools high school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5301 Sidbury Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
- Math 98% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Sea-tech score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Sea-tech 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average602/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,259
Median home value
$231,900
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
New Hanover County Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #27 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sea-tech is listed in New Hanover County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sea-tech
Sea-tech is a public high school in Castle Hayne, NC, part of New Hanover County Schools, serving approximately 265 students in grades 9th-UG with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,201 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sea-tech
What grades does Sea-tech serve?
Sea-tech serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Sea-tech?
Sea-tech has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sea-tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Sea-tech is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sea-tech rank in NC?
Sea-tech ranks #1,201 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sea-tech's MySchoolScout rating?
Sea-tech has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sea-tech?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sea-tech has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Sea-tech a charter school?
No, Sea-tech is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sea-tech a Title I school?
No, Sea-tech is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sea-tech?
98.9% of students at Sea-tech qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- New Hanover County
- Phone
- (910) 530-6300
- Area population (ZIP 28429)
- 9,083
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 28429; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025, multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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