The J.P. Knapp Early College High School

The J.P. Knapp Early College High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2966 Caratoke Hwy,  Currituck, NC
Currituck County Schools
4.1
4.0
269 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Steve Basnight
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
10
Full Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.4%
Male
40.6%
White
81.6%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 54 Students
East Carolina University 48 Students
North Carolina State University 47 Students
Appalachian State University 39 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 37 Students
Old Dominion University 31 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 29 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 27 Students
College of the Albemarle 22 Students
Western Carolina University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 23 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Business 12 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
English 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Chemistry 6 Students
Arts 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 60 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/31/2025
My experience at JP Knapp has been good. The best parts of my experience would be my freshman and sophomore years when I had classes on the JP Knapp campus. I enjoyed fitness and the courtyard. The worst parts of my experience would be around when there were a lot of staff changes, which made school events hard to plan for. I would like to see more variety in clubs.
4.0 Senior
1/22/2024
Overall, the JP Knapp Early College high school is a generally good school. There is a high amount of involvement from staff as the school usually does not surpass 300 students. They urge college readiness and provide a variety of resources to assist students in future paths.
1.0 Senior
1/14/2024
JP Knapp was an experience, to say the least. The standards of the school are impossibly high, and kids who struggle just get punished instead of getting actual help. The faculty is constantly changing, I went through 3 history teachers in one semester.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
2.0 student
5/21/2025
I love all the teachers in the school, however the principal, Mr. Christian Lowe, is not a good principal. He has been on a power trip since he took his position as principal, and he makes the whole experience unfun, honestly and downright miserable. I hated it when he was our principal.
5.0 parent
7/18/2011
This has been a fantastic school for my son. The smaller school size allows for a more personalized experience, which has been great for my child who can easily "fly under the radar". The online classes are a great opportunity. However, parents need to check their students online progress REGULARLY...
5.0 parent
3/9/2011
Awesome School ! Great Staff & Teachers ! We are very satisfied with everything about this school. From the principle to the teachers they are very concerned about all of thier students very personable.
parent
9/27/2010
J.P. Knapp offers a personal, more individualized education challenging each student to challenge themselves. By offering on-line (NCVPS & college) courses students who would normally be content to take the minimum requirements are required to take honors and college courses finding out that they ar...

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The J.P. Knapp Early College High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Currituck, NC, in the Crawford neighborhood, and is served by the Currituck County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 269 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. The J.P. Knapp Early College High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Currituck High School, Currituck County High School, Hickory Ridge Academy, and more. Learn more about what Currituck has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The J.P. Knapp Early College High School.

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