Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ's student population of 190 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2468 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
90%
25%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ's ranking?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is ranked #2468 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ often compared to?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic, Roanoke Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
The graduation rate of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
190 students attend Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ offer ?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ part of?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is part of Halifax County Schools School District.
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