Serving 278 students in grades 9-12, Southern School Of Engineering 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
76%
25%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern School Of Engineering?
The graduation rate of Southern School Of Engineering is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern School Of Engineering?
278 students attend Southern School Of Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Southern School Of Engineering students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern School Of Engineering?
Southern School Of Engineering has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern School Of Engineering offer ?
Southern School Of Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern School Of Engineering part of?
Southern School Of Engineering is part of Durham Public Schools School District.
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