The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (09-10)
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
11%
Black
(09-10)12%
31%
White
(09-10)85%
54%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
9%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NC state average).
How many students attend Bear Grass High School?
240 students attend Bear Grass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bear Grass High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bear Grass High School offer ?
Bear Grass High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bear Grass High School part of?
Bear Grass High School is part of Martin County Schools School District.
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