Avery County High
613 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Avery County High School, located in the scenic mountain town of Newland, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As the sole high school in the Avery County Schools district, it acts as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life, offering a traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location in the Blue Ridge Mountains to foster a supportive learning environment that reflects the values and character of the local region.
In addition to its core academic programs, Avery County High School provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities, aiming to offer a well-rounded experience for its student body. The school is committed to equipping students with the tools necessary for success in a modern economy while maintaining the traditions of the Avery County community. By integrating classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement, the school strives to cultivate student growth, school spirit, and community pride, ensuring that its graduates are prepared for their next steps after high school.
In addition to its core academic programs, Avery County High School provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities, aiming to offer a well-rounded experience for its student body. The school is committed to equipping students with the tools necessary for success in a modern economy while maintaining the traditions of the Avery County community. By integrating classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement, the school strives to cultivate student growth, school spirit, and community pride, ensuring that its graduates are prepared for their next steps after high school.
613
Total Students
39.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 495 |
| Hispanic | 82 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White495 (80.8 %)
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Hispanic82 (13.4 %)
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Two or More20 (3.3 %)
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Asian7 (1.1 %)
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Black5 (0.8 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Avery County Schools |
| Phone: | (828)733-0151 |
| Website: | http://www.averyschools.net/schools/ahs.aspx |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 613 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 538 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
166
Grade 10
161
Grade 11
160
Grade 12
126
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 166 |
| Grade 10 | 161 |
| Grade 11 | 160 |
| Grade 12 | 126 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 293 | 47.8% |
| Male | 320 | 52.2% |