Ben L. Smith High School

2407 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407

smith.gcsnc.com/pages/Smith_High

1,348 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ben L. Smith High School, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Guilford County Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus is home to the "Golden Eagles" and offers a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from core academic curriculum to various elective courses designed to foster student growth and engagement.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Ben L. Smith High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement and community connection. The school provides students with diverse avenues for development, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. By integrating traditional classroom learning with a supportive school culture, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

1,348

Total Students

83.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben L. Smith High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	498
Black	657
Asian	87
Two or More	35
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	7

Black
657 (48.7%)
Hispanic
498 (36.9%)
Asian
87 (6.5%)
White
57 (4.2%)
Two or More
35 (2.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)294-7300
Website:	http://smith.gcsnc.com/pages/Smith_High
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 380

Grade 10 339

Grade 11 324

Grade 12 305

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ben L. Smith High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	380
Grade 10	339
Grade 11	324
Grade 12	305

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ben L. Smith High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	600	44.5%
Male	748	55.5%

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