Laurinburg Institute
School Notes Overview:
The Laurinburg Institute is a private, non-sectarian preparatory school offering residential education in grades 9 through 12. Laurinburg Institute reflects a history of excellence and achievement. It is now the only Black institution of its kind in the United States. Started in 1904 by Emmanuel Monty and Tinny McDuffie, with only a small piece of swamp land and a dream of providing quality education and guidance for black childen. That dream is being realized every day, but it has not been without a tremendous challenge. ...
School Overview:
Laurinburg Institute |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Scotland County, NC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 33 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 100% | 30% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 15 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:3 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Laurinburg Institute is a private, non-sectarian preparatory school offering residential education in grades 9 through 12. Laurinburg Institute reflects a history of excellence and achievement. It is now the only Black institution of its kind in the United States. Started in 1904 by Emmanuel Monty and Tinny McDuffie, with only a small piece of swamp land and a dream of providing quality education and guidance for black childen. That dream is being realized every day, but it has not been without a tremendous challenge.
- Profile last updated: 02/15/2007
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posted on October 29, 2009 at 02:07:25 am
The Colorado Buffaloes will be without guard Shannon Sharpe for the season after he injured his left knee in a preseason workout.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (28352) | School Zip (28352) |
(NC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,162 people | 8,047,333 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 25% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $31,293 | $43,285 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 31 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 65% / 35% |
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