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First Flight High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Dare County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • 116 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    First Flight High School is a highly rated, public school located in Kill Devil Hills, NC. It has 763 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 62% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading.
    Address
    100 Veterans Drive
    Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
    Telephone
    (252) 449-7000
    Website
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    First Flight High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    72%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    62%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1190
    165 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    62 responses
    AP Enrollment
    25%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $50,898
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,154
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $240,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 15 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      87%
    • Pep rallies
      7%
    • Sport events
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    763
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    27%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $46,537
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4%
    59%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
    53%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,397/ year
    National
    $12,239
    80%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.20 responses
    35%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.20 responses
    55%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.20 responses
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    I enjoy sports. Our sports program is great. The teachers are average, they prepare us for college and that is it. there are a couple teachers I love. The kids are actually pretty mean, everything revolves around popularity. What can you expect tho, everybody is a beach bum. Most kids get good grades even if they are mean. I love basketball, our varsity boys team is the best team ever! They are about to play the 2nd round of the playoffs! They dominate!
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    I loved First Flight. I moved to Dare County my sophomore year and although I only spent three years there I had a great experience there. The classroom sizes were much smaller than what I was used to and I enjoyed the opportunity to have that one on one time with the teachers. My teachers were wonderful especially the band director. The band definitely gave me a home. I spent most of my free time in the band room. I participated in many after school activities like the plays and musical productions. There were so many clubs and activities to choose from and get plugged in with. And our soccer team was killer! I was provided with many opportunities to prepare me for college and the future.
    First Flight High School is an amazing school with great teachers that truly care about their students' academic success. We have many meaningful and challenging classes that prepare our students for college in the future. Our athletics are amazing and there are also a variety of different clubs/organizations for students to become involved in. Some of the teachers only give busy work, however the outstanding AP teachers make up for that. There also is a lack of diversity, there are too many cliques, and the cafeteria food is not the best.. Although these cons, First Flight has definitely seen improvement over the years and the success we have in academics, sports, and overall involvement makes up for the disadvantages.