Serving 284 students in grades 9-13, Cumberland Polytechnic ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
The diversity score of Cumberland Polytechnic is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cumberland Polytechnic?
The graduation rate of Cumberland Polytechnic is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cumberland Polytechnic?
284 students attend Cumberland Polytechnic.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cumberland Polytechnic students are Black, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Polytechnic?
Cumberland Polytechnic has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland Polytechnic offer ?
Cumberland Polytechnic offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Polytechnic part of?
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