Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences is 0.55, 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.
What is School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences's ranking?
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences is ranked #102 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences?
The graduation rate of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences?
352 students attend School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences?
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences offer ?
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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