Avery High Viking Academy (Closed 2020)

401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Avery High Viking Academy serves 52 students in grades 9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% 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
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
2%
24%
White
77%
42%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
23%
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Avery High Viking Academy?
52 students attend Avery High Viking Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Avery High Viking Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avery High Viking Academy?
Avery High Viking Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avery High Viking Academy offer ?
Avery High Viking Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Avery High Viking Academy part of?
Avery High Viking Academy is part of Avery County Schools.

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