Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southeast Halifax High serves the southeastern part of Halifax, NC, covering an area of approximately 339.4 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ's student population of 204 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ 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 Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is 0.25, 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
#2468 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ's ranking?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is ranked #2468 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ often compared to?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic, Roanoke Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
The graduation rate of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
204 students attend Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ offer ?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ part of?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is part of Halifax County Schools.
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