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Ben L Smith High School

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Ben L Smith High School is located in Greensboro, NC and is one of 31 high schools in Guilford County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 1220 students in grades 9-12.

Ben L Smith High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ben L Smith High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Ben L Smith High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ben L Smith High School's students and teachers. more

Guilford County Schools District Spending

$8,408Per Pupil

The Guilford County Schools spends $8,408 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 33% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Guilford County Schools District

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High Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Smith Academy 0.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
GC Middle College High School 3.5 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Philip J Weaver Education Center 3.7 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Grimsley High School 3.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Shining Light Academy 3.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades 9-12
Guilford County Schools School District

Did not make AYP
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Ben L Smith High School
2407 South Holden Rd
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7300
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About the EOG

What is it?

The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot

About the EOC

What is it?

The End-of-Course (EOC) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

state

25%

EOG Results (2008)

change 14%

Algebra I

school

41%

district

65%

state

69%

EOC Results (2008)

change 3%

Algebra II

school

34%

district

59%

state

67%

EOC Results (2008)

change 43%

school

45%

district

61%

state

68%

EOC Results (2008)

Physical Science

school

23%

district

47%

state

58%

EOC Results (2008)

Physics

school

17%

district

84%

state

82%

EOC Results (2008)

change 9%

United States History

school

29%

district

65%

state

67%

EOC Results (2008)

Algebra I

school

35%

district

57%

state

68%

EOC Results (2009)

Algebra II

school

41%

district

61%

state

73%

EOC Results (2009)

Biology

school

34%

district

67%

state

71%

EOC Results (2009)

Chemistry

school

45%

district

74%

state

78%

EOC Results (2009)

Civics And Economics

school

42%

district

68%

state

71%

EOC Results (2009)

English I

school

48%

district

69%

state

74%

EOC Results (2009)

Geometry

school

62%

district

66%

state

73%

EOC Results (2009)

Physical Science

school

29%

district

44%

state

63%

EOC Results (2009)

United States History

school

38%

district

68%

state

71%

EOC Results (2009)

school

40%

district

53%

state

67%

EOG Results (2011)

Science

school

80%

district

56%

state

61%

EOG Results (2011)

change 22%

Algebra I

school

38%

district

73%

state

77%

EOC Results (2011)

change 9%

Algebra II

school

60%

district

72%

state

82%

EOC Results (2011)

change 7%

Biology

school

50%

district

76%

state

80%

EOC Results (2011)

change 4%

Civics And Economics

school

56%

district

78%

state

80%

EOC Results (2011)

change 7%

English I

school

64%

district

79%

state

81%

EOC Results (2011)

change 17%

Physical Science

school

50%

district

59%

state

77%

EOC Results (2011)

change 10%

United States History

school

55%

district

80%

state

82%

EOC Results (2011)

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TestRating
3 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 1220

46% 54%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Ben L Smith High School had 73% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Black

70%

Hispanic

15%

Asian/Pacific Islander

11%

White

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Ben L Smith High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Ben L Smith High School

I love Smith even I moved out of district I want to graduate a Golden Eagle, People try to say our school is not academic but the school I attend now is futher behind. All around Ben L. Smith High School is one of the best schools in the state and we have test scores to prove.

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Nearby Learning Centers

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Greensboro - Jamestown 1228 Guilford College Rd Jamestown, NC	4.1 miles

Greensboro - Northwest 2000 New Garden Rd Greensboro, NC	6.4 miles

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About the EOG

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the EOC

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Civics And Economics

English I

Geometry

United States History

Math

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Chemistry

Civics And Economics

English I

Geometry

Physical Science

Physics

United States History

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Chemistry

Civics And Economics

English I

Geometry

Physical Science

United States History

Math

Reading

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Civics And Economics

English I

Geometry

Physical Science

United States History

Math

Reading

Science

Algebra I

Algebra II

Biology

Civics And Economics

English I

Physical Science

United States History

How challenging is this school?

TestRating3 out of 10

Students

Enrollment (2010)

Student Economic Level (2010)

Student Ethnicity (2010)

How does this school celebrate diversity?

14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

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