Serving 899 students in grades 9-12, Smoky Mountain High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Smoky Mountain High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smoky Mountain High School is 0.46, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smoky Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Smoky Mountain High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Smoky Mountain High School?
899 students attend Smoky Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Smoky Mountain High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smoky Mountain High School?
Smoky Mountain High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smoky Mountain High School offer ?
Smoky Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smoky Mountain High School part of?
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