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Southeast Area Technical High School (SEA-TECH)
Southeast Area Technical High School (SEA-TECH), nominated by Open Way Learning, is a high school in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily rural area.
Location Castle Hayne, North Carolina
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 241
Locale Rural
Principal Edith L Skipper, Ed.D.
Demographics
Percentage of students*
5%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
10%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Asian 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 14%
White 59%
2+ Races —
Why Southeast Area Technical High School (SEA-TECH) was nominated
SEA-TECH takes a unique and impressive approach to the high school experience with an intentional focus on skill development through project based learning, flexible scheduling, and direct collaboration with industry partners. While meeting traditional academic requirements as a district school, SEA-TECH provides every student with the opportunity to receive "stackable credentials" and industry certifications through real-world, work-based training, internships and apprenticeships.
Student experience design
Our students explore a dual enrollment education within an inclusive, supportive, and individualized learning environment. Students are able to navigate the complexity of their own individual interests as scaffolded within a small, familial environment.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Student Advisories |
5+ years
|
|
Early College High School |
5+ years
|
|
Industry-recognized Credentials |
5+ years
|
|
Internships |
5+ years
|
|
School-based Enterprises |
1-2 years
|
All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Apprenticeships
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
Co-leadership
College Advising & Support
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Cooperative Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Higher Education Partnerships
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Educators Have Industry Experience
Industry-aligned Learning Pathways
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Micro-credentials And Badging
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
Industry Networking
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Integration School-wide
Service Learning
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
Youth Employment Programs
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Increase student agency
Increase teacher agency
Artifacts
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.