Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A H Snipes Of Arts/des ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A H Snipes Of Arts/des ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
A H Snipes Of Arts/des's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A H Snipes Of Arts/des ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A H Snipes Of Arts/des is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2295 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
67%
25%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A H Snipes Of Arts/des's ranking?
A H Snipes Of Arts/des is ranked #2295 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend A H Snipes Of Arts/des?
391 students attend A H Snipes Of Arts/des.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of A H Snipes Of Arts/des students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A H Snipes Of Arts/des?
A H Snipes Of Arts/des has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A H Snipes Of Arts/des offer ?
A H Snipes Of Arts/des offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is A H Snipes Of Arts/des part of?
A H Snipes Of Arts/des is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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