Academy at Smith

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Academy at Smith ranks 267 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Academy at Smith is a public magnet high school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Guilford County Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in end-of-course test scores, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and low-income students.

Academy at Smith's academic performance is a key strength, with proficiency rates in the 2023-2024 school year that exceeded the district and state in subjects like Biology (56.2% vs. 49.7% and 53.4%), English II (60.3% vs. 53.9% and 59.7%), and Math III (87.5% vs. 55% and 57.6%). The school's rankings for African American, Hispanic, and low-income students are also impressive, with 4-star ratings that place it among the top high schools in North Carolina for these subgroups. However, the school's overall ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, highlighting the need to maintain consistent academic excellence.

Compared to nearby schools in the Guilford County district, such as Lucy Ragsdale High and Ben L. Smith High School, Academy at Smith stands out for its strong performance, particularly in Math III proficiency. This suggests the school is providing a more rigorous and effective educational experience for its students. The school's performance for gifted and talented students has been mixed, an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure these students are consistently challenged and supported.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2225 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407

(336) 316-5866

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,187

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.9%

Hispanic:

35.0%

Asian:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy at Smith ranks better than 58.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11^th among 25 ranked high schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.9%), Hispanic (35%), Asian (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy at Smith is 11, which is the 8^th best among 25 high schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Academy at Smith employs 20.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy at Smith is $14,187, which is the 6^th highest among 25 high schools in the Guilford County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy at Smith:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy at Smith 267^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Academy at Smith in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy at Smith

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Rank History for all students at Academy at Smith

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2008	27.20	391^st	477	18.0%
2009	60.30	164^th	490	66.5%
2010	79.74	21^st	499	95.8%
2011	81.16	19^th	506	96.2%
2012	76.82	35^th	502	93.0%
2013	38.08	249^th	505	50.7%
2014	66.82	81^st	451	82.0%
2015	76.24	53^rd	531	90.0%
2016	80.93	32^nd	507	93.7%
2017	81.14	43^rd	476	91.0%
2018	85.07	38^th	469	91.9%
2019	51.55	197^th	514	61.7%
2021	32.85	379^th	594	36.2%
2022	58.89	240^th	621	61.4%
2023	65.68	191^st	626	69.5%
2024	54.23	267^th	640	58.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy at Smith

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	93.63	11^th	424	97.4%
2019	64.64	62^nd	446	86.1%
2021	50.84	112^th	432	74.1%
2022	76.42	98^th	544	82.0%
2023	70.91	139^th	597	76.7%
2024	61.41	182^nd	613	70.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy at Smith

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	64.60	126^th	449	71.9%
2019	38.35	284^th	475	40.2%
2021	33.05	282^nd	475	40.6%
2022	60.83	220^th	594	63.0%
2023	65.41	191^st	588	67.5%
2024	54.60	262^nd	602	56.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Academy at Smith

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	60.88	36^th	100	64.0%
2019	14.21	305^th	325	6.2%
2021	24.25	282^nd	337	16.3%
2022	77.06	61^st	398	84.7%
2023	73.12	99^th	403	75.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy at Smith

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	92.15	19^th	463	95.9%
2019	62.07	125^th	488	74.4%
2021	24.62	339^th	481	29.5%
2022	41.17	323^rd	585	44.8%
2023	61.32	213^th	602	64.6%
2024	37.77	371^st	607	38.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Academy at Smith

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	94.52	12^th	359	96.7%
2019	59.84	68^th	369	81.6%
2021	52.39	107^th	364	70.6%
2022	81.08	68^th	430	84.2%
2023	83.55	65^th	434	85.0%
2024	65.51	102^nd	437	76.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy at Smith

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	86.16	17^th	354	95.2%
2021	33.71	225^th	370	39.2%
2022	51.77	169^th	436	61.2%
2023	67.40	109^th	449	75.7%
2024	69.59	107^th	454	76.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Academy at Smith

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	10	158	21	17	1	n/a	n/a	6	213
2009	9	143	34	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	203
2010	10	138	32	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	200
2011	6	151	37	23	8	2	9	0	236
2012	4	138	30	35	2	1	7	0	217
2013	5	131	27	30	2	1	9	0	205
2014	2	129	31	30	1	0	14	0	207
2015	5	137	35	34	0	0	13	0	224
2016	5	115	42	38	0	0	11	0	211
2017	6	113	39	38	1	0	8	0	205
2018	6	115	36	44	2	0	8	0	211
2019	3	92	30	52	2	0	6	0	185
2020	3	102	27	55	1	0	8	0	196
2021	3	114	26	76	0	0	8	0	227
2022	4	87	20	76	0	0	9	0	196
2023	5	109	22	78	0	0	9	0	223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy at Smith

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	213	14.8	14.4	n/a
2009	203	17.0	11.9	70.4
2010	200	18.1	11.0	75.5
2011	236	18.2	12.9	73.7
2012	217	17.7	12.2	70
2013	205	17.8	11.5	67.8
2014	207	18.2	11.3	72
2015	224	16.0	14.0	67
2016	211	18.0	11.7	67.8
2017	205	17.1	11.9	69.3
2018	211	17.0	12.4	64
2019	185	16.4	11.2	79.5
2020	196	18.9	10.3	70.9
2021	227	20.0	11.3	49.8
2022	196	21.0	9.3	53.6
2023	223	20.2	11.0	75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy at Smith

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	213	14.8	14.4	n/a
2009	203	17.0	11.9	70.4
2010	200	18.1	11.0	75.5
2011	236	18.2	12.9	73.7
2012	217	17.7	12.2	70
2013	205	17.8	11.5	67.8
2014	207	18.2	11.3	72
2015	224	16.0	14.0	67
2016	211	18.0	11.7	67.8
2017	205	17.1	11.9	69.3
2018	211	17.0	12.4	64
2019	185	16.4	11.2	79.5
2020	196	18.9	10.3	70.9
2021	227	20.0	11.3	49.8
2022	196	21.0	9.3	53.6
2023	223	20.2	11.0	75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy at Smith

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$784 (5.5%)	$13,403 (94.5%)	$14,187

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy at Smith

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 197^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 191^st of 626 High schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Academy at Smith)	53.7	60.5	6.8%
End of Course Biology (Guilford County Schools)	57.7	49.4	8.3%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Academy at Smith)	57.1	78.6	21.5%
End of Course English II (Guilford County Schools)	57.3	54.7	2.6%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Academy at Smith)	34.8	39.2	4.4%
End of Course Math I (Guilford County Schools)	27	23.1	3.9%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Academy at Smith)	64.7	80.4	15.7%
End of Course Math III (Guilford County Schools)	46	51	5%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	185	223	20.5%
African American	92	109	18.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	30	22	26.7%
Hispanic	52	78	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	5	66.7%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.5%	75.8%	3.7%

Schools Near Academy at Smith

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy at Smith	Public, Magnet	9-12	2225 South Holden Road	Greensboro	27407	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 316-5866	223	20	11.0	75.8%	5 (2.2%)	109 (48.9%)	78 (35.0%)	22 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	54.2	267^th of 640 public high schools	58.3%		65.7	191^st of 626 public high schools	69.5%	76	56.2	60.3	33.3	87.5	$14,187	$784	$13,403
Ben L. Smith High School	Public	9-12	2407 South Holden Road	Greensboro	27407	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 294-7300	1,371	87	15.7	99.8%	44 (3.2%)	653 (47.6%)	532 (38.8%)	82 (6.0%)	8 (0.6%)	7 (0.5%)	45 (3.3%)	16.7	540^th of 640 public high schools	15.6%		19.1	515^th of 626 public high schools	17.7%	25	28.4	30.9	23.6	44.0	$10,645	$1,589	$9,057
UNCG Early/Middle College	Public	9-12	1510 Walker Avenue	Greensboro	27412	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 334-3662	206	12	17.1	51.9%	39 (18.9%)	105 (51.0%)	41 (19.9%)	10 (4.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	77.5	142^nd of 640 public high schools	77.8%		75.5	150^th of 626 public high schools	76.0%	8	66.0	94.3	37.5	79.3	$9,502	$349	$9,154
GC Middle College High	Public	11-12	815 West Market Street	Greensboro	27401	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 370-8300	83	8	10.9	44.6%	27 (32.5%)	42 (50.6%)	6 (7.2%)	3 (3.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)				93.8	$12,240	$479	$11,761
Philip J Weaver Educational Center	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 South Spring Street	Greensboro	27401	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 370-8282	295	38	7.8	19.7%	170 (57.6%)	66 (22.4%)	23 (7.8%)	18 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	93.4	47^th of 640 public high schools	92.7%		90.3	66^th of 626 public high schools	89.5%	19	91.0	94.6	77.8	92.9	$17,000	$482	$16,518
Grimsley High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 N Josephine Boyd St.	Greensboro	27408	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 370-8180	1,899	99	19.1	47.1%	819 (43.1%)	716 (37.7%)	199 (10.5%)	68 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	91 (4.8%)	56.8	248^th of 640 public high schools	61.3%		53.9	264^th of 626 public high schools	57.8%	16	60.4	69.2	24.4	67.9	$8,660	$655	$8,005
Western Guilford High	Public, Magnet	9-12	409 Friendway Road	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 316-5800	1,444	76	18.9	61.4%	305 (21.1%)	678 (47.0%)	314 (21.7%)	62 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (5.8%)	32.3	425^th of 640 public high schools	33.6%		27.6	456^th of 626 public high schools	27.2%	31	38.8	55.8	21.2	56.3	$8,638	$478	$8,159
Early College at Guilford	Public	9-12	5608 West Friendly Avenue	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 316-2860	195	9	22.9	9.2%	58 (29.7%)	21 (10.8%)	6 (3.1%)	100 (51.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.6%)	96.9	4^th of 640 public high schools	99.4%					(n/a)	100.0			100.0	$10,526	$188	$10,337
GTCC Middle College High	Public	9-12	200 Rochelle Drive	Jamestown	27282	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 819-2957	264	17	15.7	51.9%	58 (22.0%)	104 (39.4%)	74 (28.0%)	12 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	73.5	161^st of 640 public high schools	74.8%		66.5	187^th of 626 public high schools	70.1%	26	67.9	80.3	69.2	69.0	$9,013	$587	$8,425
C Joyner Greene Education Center	Public	9-12	604 East Main Street	Jamestown	27282	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 454-7440	72	10	7.3	95.8%	22 (30.6%)	35 (48.6%)	6 (8.3%)	7 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$34,607	$1,654	$32,953

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Academy at Smith ranks 267^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Academy at Smith?

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Academy at Smith.

What is the racial makeup of Academy at Smith?

Students at Academy at Smith are 49% African American, 35% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.

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