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  Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Fully licensed94%89%
Teacher Experience
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
3 or fewer years9%22%
4 to 10 years31%25%
10 or more years59%53%
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Master's degree or higher34%26%
Average Class Size
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
English I1516
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White81%55%
Hispanic12%10%
Black7%31%
Asian<1%2%
Student Subgroups
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Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged23%48%
Attendance
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Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate96%95%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,264$7,951
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration14%11%
Other expenditures14%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Psychology
  • 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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