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Section II <br /> High School <br /> The previous year (2005 ) projections for November 2006 for this level underestimated by 29 <br /> students . The actual membership increased by 63 . Over the previous six ( 6) years , growth was <br /> relatively constant Even though 4 - year historic growth at the high school level is moderate and <br /> recognizable , future projections are more moderate because of the slowing of growth at the <br /> elementary and middle school levels . The need for an additional High School is not anticipated <br /> in the 10 -year projection period . <br /> Additional Information for Orange County School District <br /> The City of Mebane lies partially within Orange County and students within the Orange County <br /> portion of Mebane attend Orange County schools . However, the City of Mebane is not a party to <br /> the SAPFO agreement and therefore does not issue CAPS (Certificate of Adequate Public <br /> Schools) . In previous years , development activity within the Orange County portion of Mebane <br /> was minimal . However, development activity and platting of new subdivisions has been steadily <br /> increasing over the past two years . At this time , there are approximately 1 , 450 undeveloped but <br /> expected residential dwellings within the Orange County portion of the City of Mebane . <br /> Development of these dwellings is expected to generate approximately 365 additional students <br /> (over the three school levels) at current student generation rates . Studies need to be completed to <br /> determine if development with Mebane generates students at the same rate as other development <br /> within Orange County. There are some reasons to believe that development within Mebane <br /> actually generates students at a greater rate . However, without completion of a study, this is only <br /> speculation . Orange County expects to contract with a consultant to update student generation <br /> rates and school impact fees in mid 2007 . <br /> Increased coordination with the City of Mebane regarding development issues may be necessary <br /> in the future . OCS currently has capacity to serve additional growth, but it is possible that <br /> rampant development in the Orange County portion of Mebane could quickly encumber <br /> available capacity. <br /> 43 <br />