First Flight High School

First Flight High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Veterans Dr,  Kill Devil Hills, NC
Dare County Schools
3.7
3.3
913 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Tim Albert
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
58.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
80.6%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 190 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 171 Students
East Carolina University 153 Students
Appalachian State University 131 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 112 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 99 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 68 Students
Western Carolina University 62 Students
Wake Forest University 44 Students
Duke University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 61 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 34 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Environmental Science 24 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Film and Video Studies 19 Students
Chemistry 18 Students
International Business 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 119 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/11/2024
First Flight Highschool is a well academically diversified school with many options for students to explore.
4.0 Alum
5/21/2024
My high school experience was quite different from my peers. I didn't do a sport through my school instead I had been doing competitive gymnastics an hour and a half away, four days a week, for four and a half hours. The best part about high school was that I was able to do dual enrollment for free through our community college. The worst part was COVID and not being able to go to school or do anything. I would like to see the environment change to a more positive one as at times it felt pretty dark.
5.0 Freshman
10/27/2023
I admire the focus on the athletics, however it seems that is where most of the budget goes to rather than to create more clubs or academic involvement. Overall though, it is an amazing school and community that I am proud to be a part of, Go Nighthawks!!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
5.0 other
3/5/2024
Great school and teachers, clean and centrally located. Great athletic programs and after school activities
1.0 parent
8/3/2021
The worst learning school in the whole world
3.0 parent
9/11/2017
If your child is in love with football like mine and is an underclassmen you will be disappointed. Some of the kids who bother to try out for the jv football team just quit. JV is treated as an after thought with no head coach or seperate coaching staff from varsity like other schools do <currituck,...
1.0 other
1/7/2016
Bad drug problem in this area. Heroin use is an epidemic, gangs are a growing problem. The kids say that they are bored and tend to get into trouble. If you somehow make it through high school years without being hooked on something your best bet is to go away to college. This is an island/tourist t...

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First Flight High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kill Devil Hills, NC, in the Kill Devil Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Dare County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 913 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. First Flight 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 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $595,459. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wanchese Christian Academy, Jarvisburg Christian Academy, First Flight Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Kill Devil Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near First Flight High School.

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