Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Academy At Smith ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy At Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy At Smith's student population of 196 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy At Smith ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy At Smith is 0.65, 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
#560 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
39%
20%
Black
44%
25%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
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 Academy At Smith's ranking?
Academy At Smith is ranked #560 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Academy At Smith often compared to?
Academy At Smithis often viewed alongside schools like Ben L. Smith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy At Smith?
The graduation rate of Academy At Smith is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy At Smith?
196 students attend Academy At Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Academy At Smith students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy At Smith?
Academy At Smith has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy At Smith offer ?
Academy At Smith offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy At Smith part of?
Academy At Smith is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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