Ben L. Smith High School
School Overview
Ben L. Smith High School is a public Magnet school located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is a school in Guilford County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 28% of students are proficient in Math learning and 26% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,280 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 89 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,280 students are attending Ben L. Smith High School. By gender, there are 652 and 628 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 89 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ben L. Smith High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 84.3% of teachers are certified. 84.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 89 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 75 | 84.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 14 | 15.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 6.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 9.0% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 213 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 203,987 Households |
| Population | 508,030 |
| Male | 249,974 |
| Female | 277,894 |
| Child Population | 151,481 |
| Total Housing Units | 228,346 Units |
| Average House Value | $167,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $878 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $53,261 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.47% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ben L. Smith High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 160 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 85 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 237 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Ben L. Smith High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 160 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 147 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 85 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 237 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Guilford County Schools
In Guilford County Schools, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
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