- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensboro, NC
Academy at Smith
Federal NCES profile for Academy at Smith, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192002889
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy at Smith earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 17
- high schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy at Smith has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy at Smith ranks #7 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Academy at Smith held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370192002889 · Greensboro, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 12.3:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Academy at Smith held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Academy at Smith in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 246
Academy at Smith
246 students
What this shows Academy at Smith reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy at Smith compares
Academy at Smith held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 3.7%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Academy at Smith is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy at Smith Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy at Smith's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Greensboro
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northwest Guilford High
Standard public school
2,055 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Grimsley High
Standard public school
1,967 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Page High
Standard public school
1,648 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
James B Dudley High
Standard public school
1,403 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Ben L. Smith High School
Standard public school
1,348 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford High
Standard public school
1,251 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy at Smith
How many students attend Academy at Smith?
Academy at Smith has 246 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy at Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy at Smith is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy at Smith?
66.8% of students at Academy at Smith are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy at Smith?
The largest demographic group at Academy at Smith is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy at Smith?
Academy at Smith has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy at Smith rank among high schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy at Smith ranks #7 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Academy at Smith, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.