Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des's student population of 354 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2413 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
67%
25%
White
11%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des's ranking?
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des is ranked #2413 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des?
354 students attend A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des?
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des offer ?
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des part of?
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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