Serving 1,366 students in grades 9-12, Seventy-first High School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seventy-first High School's student population of 1,366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seventy-first High School 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 Seventy-first High School 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
#1785 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
67%
25%
White
9%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seventy-first High School's ranking?
Seventy-first High School is ranked #1785 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Seventy-first High School often compared to?
Seventy-first High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover High School, Douglas Byrd High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seventy-first High School?
The graduation rate of Seventy-first High School is 82%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Seventy-first High School?
1,366 students attend Seventy-first High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Seventy-first High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seventy-first High School?
Seventy-first High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seventy-first High School offer ?
Seventy-first High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seventy-first High School part of?
Seventy-first High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Seventy-first High School located?
Seventy-first High School is located in the Seventy First neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in Seventy First.
School Reviews
2 7/27/2013
I went to school hear for two and a half years. Things started to slowly get better but there is still room for improvement. Many of the children are very disrespectful and do not listen to an authority figure.
2 5/16/2011
Coaches don;t have confidence in their players. Teacher's aren't teaching. They just print off worksheets all the time, and call that teaching. Principle doesn't do her job well.
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