Southern Lee High School

www.lee.k12.nc.us/schools/slhs/lcs/frontpage.html

1,180 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southern Lee High School, located in Sanford, North Carolina, serves as a comprehensive secondary institution within the Lee County School District. Committed to preparing students for life beyond graduation, the school offers a diverse curriculum that balances rigorous academic requirements with a wide array of elective programs. The school fosters a community-focused environment that emphasizes student engagement, leadership, and personal growth, aiming to equip its student body with the necessary tools for success in both college and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Southern Lee High School prides itself on a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led organizations. These activities are designed to encourage well-rounded development, allowing students to explore their interests, cultivate school spirit, and build collaborative skills. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Sanford community and utilizing modern educational resources, Southern Lee strives to provide a supportive and challenging atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential.

1,180

Total Students

56.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Lee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	517
Black	251
Asian	9
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
517 (43.8%)
White
360 (30.5%)
Black
251 (21.3%)
Two or More
39 (3.3%)
Asian
9 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Lee County Schools
Phone:	(919)718-2400
Website:	http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/schools/slhs/lcs/frontpage.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,177
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 9 352

Grade 10 285

Grade 11 279

Grade 12 264