Serving 1,269 students in grades 9-12, Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi 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 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi's student population of 1,269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi 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 Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi is 0.57, 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
#1953 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
47%
20%
Black
46%
25%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi's ranking?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi is ranked #1953 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi often compared to?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabiis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School, C E Jordan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi?
The graduation rate of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi?
1,269 students attend Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi offer ?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi part of?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi is part of Durham Public Schools School District.
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