Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical serves 569 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
41%
25%
White
41%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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569 students attend Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical students are Black, 41% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical?
Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical offer ?
Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical part of?
Thomas S. O'brien Academy Of Science & Technical is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.
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