Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A H Snipes Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des serves the west part of Wilmington, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des's student population of 342 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2413 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
63%
24%
White
11%
42%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
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 Academy Of Arts/des's ranking?
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des is ranked #2413 out of 2,617 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des?
342 students attend A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des?
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des offer ?
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des part of?
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des is part of New Hanover County Schools.
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