Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School serves 185 students in grades 3-11.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-11
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School's student population of 185 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
63%
22%
Black
19%
24%
White
5%
42%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School?
185 students attend Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School?
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School offer ?
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School offers enrollment in grades 3-11
What school district is Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School part of?
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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