The Coast

The COAST is an alternative high school located in Bolivia, North Carolina, within Brunswick County. Serving students from sixth through twelfth grade, The COAST offers a unique educational environment with a current enrollment of 54 students and a supportive student-to-teacher ratio of 3.2:1. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, the school provides personalized attention to help each student succeed.

Academically, The COAST has room for improvement, ranking in the lower percentile among North Carolina schools with a MySchoolScout Rating of 2.4 out of 10 and an academic score of 1.1 out of 10. In ELA/Reading, 23% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, 18% meet proficiency standards. Located in a rural area, The COAST is situated at 1109 Old Ocean Highway, offering a peaceful setting conducive to learning and personal growth for its diverse student population.

With an enrollment of 54 students, The Coast is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 3.2:1, The Coast offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, The Coast may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.