C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    C+
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  6. Health & Safety
    C
  7. Administration
    C
  8. Sports
    B-
  9. Food
    C-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C
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Address
1708 Nash Street
Sanford, NC 27330
Telephone
(919) 776-7541
Website
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Lee County High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
32%
Percent Proficient - Math
26%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1070
108 responses
Average ACT
22
67 responses
AP Enrollment
17%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
52%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.21 responses
Poll
43%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.21 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 39 responses
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  • Homecoming, prom, basketball games
    36%
  • Clubs
    31%
  • Football games
    15%
  • Spirit week
    8%
  • Band Competition
    5%
  • Pickup Ultimate Frisbee
    5%
  • Homecoming
    0%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,493
Free or Reduced Lunch
52%
59%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
68%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
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Teachers in First/Second Year
11.6%
40%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$8,540/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.32 responses
34%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.32 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.32 responses
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Lee County High School is definitely a great school! The sports teams are good, the classes are good, and the school itself is just really nice. I wouldn't want to be at any other high school around us! I think LCHS is the best of all of them!
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I love the teachers at Lee County High. They are really concerned about your academics and they are always available to help. With the staff, it feels like you are getting the best of the best; they are truly there to help you succeed. I also love the wide variety of clubs that students are able to join in. One thing that i would like to see change is the school spirit. I feel as though the school spirit vanishes as the years pass. I would like more teachers and staff to hype up the students to have school spirit and there be more opportunities to show your school spirit. If you aren't an outwardly open student i could see how people might think the school could be bland. I feel like the school needs to liven up and lighten up with the rules. I also like that this school is firmly rooted into college readiness programs and that is the biggest thing that i am proud of.
The cafeteria food is generally all very bland and does not look appetizing whatsoever. Most students buy the brand-name snack and drinks when offered, such as Sunchips and Gatorade. Our school's culinary teacher used to run a cafe here. Students could purchase fresh doughnuts for $1 in the morning, lemonade or tea throughout the school day, or pre-order chicken tenders, salads, or a number of other meals for lunch. These foods were all freshly cooked and taste was satisfactory. This year however, our principle decided to shut down the culinary cafe, in fear that it was "competition against the cafeteria." Students were outraged! Many often choose to bring their own lunch, buy store-bought chips and cookies from the cafeteria, or just not eat lunch at all. Honestly, I would choose not eating over our cafeteria's "steak sandwich," which looks more like burnt pieces of meatloaf on soggy buns.