Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Avery High Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
n/a
24%
White
95%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avery High Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Avery High Stem Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Avery High Stem Academy?
85 students attend Avery High Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Avery High Stem Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avery High Stem Academy?
Avery High Stem Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avery High Stem Academy offer ?
Avery High Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Avery High Stem Academy part of?
Avery High Stem Academy is part of Avery County Schools.
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