Lee County High School
School Overview
Lee County High School is a public school located in Sanford, North Carolina. It is a school in Lee County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and 33% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,548 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 124 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,548 students are attending Lee County High School. By gender, there are 789 and 759 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lee County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 334 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77 | 45 | 32 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black | 34 | 13 | 21 |
| White | 207 | 104 | 103 |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 334 | 170 | 164 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 124 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lee County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 92.7% of teachers are certified. 92.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 124 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 115 | 92.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 9 | 7.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 6.5% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 310 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,894 Households |
| Population | 59,549 |
| Male | 29,309 |
| Female | 31,172 |
| Child Population | 19,436 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,509 Units |
| Average House Value | $144,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $775 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.00% |
| Average Household Income | $49,994 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.13% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lee County High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 206 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 41 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 350 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lee County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 206 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 193 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 41 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 350 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lee County Schools
In Lee County Schools, 17 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SANFORD, North Carolina
3 private schools are serving students in SANFORD, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.