E E Smith High

1800 Seabrook Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301

www.eeshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/

1,004 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

E.E. Smith High School, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a historic institution within the Cumberland County Schools district. Known for its deep-rooted legacy and community pride, the school has long served as a cornerstone for academic and extracurricular development in the region. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness, supported by a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that foster a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is particularly notable for its commitment to academic excellence and student success, often emphasizing the importance of school spirit and its long-standing traditions. By leveraging its location in Fayetteville, E.E. Smith connects students with various resources and opportunities within the community. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, specific course offerings, staff directories, or recent announcements, the official website provides a central hub for students, parents, and community members to stay engaged with the school's ongoing activities and mission.

1,004

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E E Smith High
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	141
Black	671
Asian	11
Two or More	70
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

Black
671 (66.8 %)
Hispanic
141 (14.0 %)
White
97 (9.7 %)
Two or More
70 (7.0 %)
Asian
11 (1.1 %)
American Indian
8 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)483-0153
Website:	http://www.eeshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,014
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 9 327

Grade 10 276

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 190

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for E E Smith High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	327
Grade 10	276
Grade 11	211
Grade 12	190

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for E E Smith High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	484	48.2%
Male	520	51.8%

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