Enrollment
204
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Halifax, NC
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370195002157
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Halifax · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Halifax, NC.
School address
District: Halifax County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370195002157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is a high-poverty, small high school in Halifax, North Carolina, enrolling 204 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Halifax County Schools spends $16,759 per pupil, 39% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 204 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students) and Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students) alongside Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ compares
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$16,759
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Halifax County Schools, which includes Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ.
$16,759
Per student
+39%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 55.4%
Federal 28.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
How many students attend Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ has 204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Halifax, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
98.5% of students at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is African American at 86.3% of enrollment, in Halifax, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ rank among public schools in Halifax?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Halifax, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Halifax on the city page.
Is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ a good school?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Halifax County Schools?
Besides Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ, Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students), Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students), and William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy (243 students). See the Halifax County Schools district page for the complete list.
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