SOUTHERN LEE HIGH SCHOOL
Southern Lee High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lee County Schools school district, located in Sanford, NC with about 1,123 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 75 teachers, Southern Lee High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Southern Lee High School at (919) 718-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
SOUTHERN LEE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sanford, NC with about 1,123 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lee County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,123
- Teachers:
- 75.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,123 students
- White
- 39.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.7%
- Black or African American
- 21.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.