Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Fully licensed79%89%
Teacher Experience
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
3 or fewer years45%22%
4 to 10 years17%25%
10 or more years38%53%
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Master's degree or higher23%26%
Average Class Size
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
English I1816
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Black90%31%
Hispanic7%10%
White2%55%
Asian1%2%
American Indian<1%1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged59%48%
Attendance
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Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate93%95%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,161$7,954
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%63%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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