Serving 374 students in grades 9-12, Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). 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 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nesbitt Discovery Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy is ranked #3 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
The graduation rate of Nesbitt Discovery Academy is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
374 students attend Nesbitt Discovery Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Nesbitt Discovery Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
Nesbitt Discovery Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nesbitt Discovery Academy offer ?
Nesbitt Discovery Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nesbitt Discovery Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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