AVERY HIGH STEM ACADEMY
Avery High STEM Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Avery County Schools school district, located in Newland, NC with about 151 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Avery High STEM Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Avery High STEM Academy is a specialized educational institution located in Newland, North Carolina, operating as part of the Avery County School District. The academy is designed to provide a focused, high-rigor curriculum that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. By integrating these disciplines into daily coursework, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce and provide a strong foundation for future collegiate studies in STEM fields.
The academy functions as a center for innovation within the local district, fostering an environment that encourages hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. By leveraging its affiliation with the broader Avery County school system, the STEM Academy offers students a unique educational experience that balances core academic requirements with specialized projects and technical training. It serves as a vital resource for students in the region who are looking to pursue advanced pathways in scientific and technical careers.
For more information, contact Avery High STEM Academy at (828) 733-0151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
AVERY HIGH STEM ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Newland, NC with about 151 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Avery County Schools
- Total Students:
- 151
- Teachers:
- 7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 151 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AVERY HIGH STEM ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 62.9%
- Male
- 37.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.