Academy at Smith

2225 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407

academyatsmith.gcsnc.com/pages/Academy_at_Smith

223 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy at Smith, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet high school within the Guilford County Schools district. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, the Academy at Smith focuses on providing a rigorous, career-themed educational experience. It is particularly noted for its focus on information technology, engineering, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, which are designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into specialized workforce sectors.

The school is structured to offer a personalized learning environment that emphasizes hands-on experience and real-world application. By integrating academic core subjects with technical certifications and project-based learning, the Academy aims to foster critical thinking and professional development. Its curriculum is tailored to students who thrive in a more focused, goal-oriented setting, providing them with the necessary tools to navigate an increasingly competitive global economy through a blend of traditional instruction and practical, industry-aligned skill building.

223

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy at Smith
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	78
Black	109
Asian	22
Two or More	9

Black
109 (48.9 %)
Hispanic
78 (35.0 %)
Asian
22 (9.9 %)
Two or More
9 (4.0 %)
White
5 (2.2 %)

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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)316-5866
Website:	http://academyatsmith.gcsnc.com/pages/Academy_at_Smith
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
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 75

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy at Smith
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	75
Grade 10	41
Grade 11	51
Grade 12	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy at Smith
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	74.4%
Male	57	25.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)