How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | Lee County High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sanford, NC | Sanford, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 628 | 1,459 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 98.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | Lee County High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,991 | $13,241 |
| District | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | Lee County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | Lee County High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 28.5% |
| African American | 12.9% | 23.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 43.9% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County | Lee County High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | 358:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.5% | 32.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 275 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.