DORIS HENDERSON NEWCOMERS SCHOOL

Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch is a Title I public school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 266 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 12th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Doris Henderson Newcomers School, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility within the Guilford County Schools district designed to support the unique needs of newly arrived immigrant and refugee students. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, it serves as a temporary transitional program for middle and high school students who have recently arrived in the United States and are in the early stages of English language acquisition. The school’s curriculum is intensive, focusing heavily on English language development, literacy, and core academic subjects, while also providing a supportive environment to help students navigate the cultural and social adjustments of living in a new country.

By providing a concentrated academic setting, the school aims to build a solid foundation for students before they transition to their permanent base schools. Beyond academics, Doris Henderson Newcomers School emphasizes social-emotional support and community integration, often serving as a hub for families to access resources and connect with the broader Guilford County community. Its mission is to empower these students to develop the linguistic confidence and academic skills necessary to succeed in the American school system, ensuring they feel welcomed and prepared for the next stage of their educational journey.

For more information, contact Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch at (336) 316-5883 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.