East Chapel Hill High School, a small city school, is a highly competitive academic institution in which students typically score above the national average on standardized tests. Minority enrollment is 49 percent.

The curriculum offered at East Chapel Hill High School includes a classic course of study. In addition to traditional courses leading to a diploma, graduation requirements include a Service Learning Project, CPR instruction, and electives in Art and Career Technical Education (CTE). Advanced Placement courses are offered for students seeking a college level experience. 81 percent of students pass AP exams.

The Career and College Promise program for dual enrollment is offered to qualified students with the intention to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer and/or provide entry-level job skills.

Over 20 interscholastic programs and 100+ clubs and activities with a wide variety of interests are available to students at East Chapel Hill High School.