Ben L. Smith High School
Greensboro, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 52.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | D | D |
| School performance score | 54 | 51 | 52 |
| School achievement score | 47.5 | 48.5 | 49.6 |
| Reading and math | 33.2% | 32.9% | 29.9% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 21.9% | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 80.9% | 84.4% | 86.5% |
| English learner progress | 10.6% | 7.9% | 15.1% |
| Math course rigor | 93.2% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 26.9% | 29.7% | 29.4% |
| School growth score | 80.4 | 62 | 61.3 |
| Growth status | Met | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
12.000 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 11.574 | 11.253 | 12.000 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
238.40 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 210.65 | 192.80 | 238.40 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,373 | 1,400 |
| Suspended out of school | 9.7% · 133 | 12.3% · 172 |
| Suspended in school | 8.6% · 118 | 10.9% · 152 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
1,397 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino36.6%
White3.8%
Black or African American50.0%
Asian6.1%
Two or More Races2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
- Title I
- Y
Public school directory
NCES ID 370192000798
- District
- Guilford County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,397 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85.5
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24