Southern School of Energy & Sustainability

Southern School of Energy & Sustainability

Public High School | Grade 9-12
800 Clayton Rd,  Durham, NC
Durham Public Schools
3.6
4.0
1,269 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jerome Leathers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
34.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
56%
Female
44%
Hispanic
50.1%
Black
42.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
White
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Patrick Cullnan, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina A&T State University 187 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 167 Students
North Carolina State University 146 Students
Winston-Salem State University 145 Students
North Carolina Central University 143 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 142 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 104 Students
East Carolina University 100 Students
Fayetteville State University 75 Students
Elon University 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 72 Students
Biology 58 Students
Nursing 56 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 17 Students
Architecture 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 140 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/26/2024
I have been apart of numerous clubs ran by my fellow classmates these past 4 years . The teachers are always ready to help when it comes to our needs . I loved being apart of SGA made me feel like i was making a difference. Something I would change is the teacher shortage it's so many students and not enough teachers to match so the teachers that are there are getting burned out and I hate that because they do so much got us .
2.0 Junior
9/16/2023
Administration treats us students with no respect or empathy, no school spirit at all and not enough teachers for all the classrooms.
3.0 Senior
12/5/2022
The teachers really love to push students to do their best and our principal supports the students in every way he can.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/16/2022
Students at this school are given opportunities to decide on whether they want to 4 areas of study-Biomedical, Business, Computer Engineering or Construction Technology. There is also a Skills Pathway where students graduate with a certificate that they can use to get a job when they leave high scho...
5.0 parent
6/14/2022
Nice and cool loved the school.!!! Calm school
5.0 parent
10/6/2021
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability is a great environment for teaching and learning. I am not sure why it's rating is as low as it is but I have always heard great things about the school and have had conversations with parents, teachers, and students and they say many great things about S...
5.0 parent
7/20/2020
Above and beyond. I have had two daughters to graduate different years from Southern. This school set the foundation for my oldest daughter to recieve her Bachelors and Masters degree from NCSU. And my second daughter is on her way to UNCG in the fall...this speaks to the excellence staff and cultur...

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.