Avery County High School
Avery County High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Avery County Schools
Avery County High School is located in Newland, NC and is in Avery County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 647 students in grades 9-12.
Avery County High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Avery County High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Avery County High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Avery County High School's students and teachers. more
Avery County High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Avery County High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Avery County High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Avery County High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
401 High School Rd, Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crossnore Academy 3.3 miles |  |
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| Rainbow Christian Academy 4.8 miles | n/a | |
| Grandfather Academy 5.9 miles |  |
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| Mayland Early College 11 miles |  |
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| Tri-county Christian School 11.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 647
48%
52%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Avery County High School had 48% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
94%
Hispanic
4%
Two or More Races
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Avery County Schools District Spending
$10,073Per Pupil
The Avery County Schools spends $10,073 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Avery County Schools District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Avery County High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Avery County Schools School DistrictTest Scores
About the EOC
What is it?
The End-of-Course (EOC) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 9 through 12 are assessed in Algebra I, English I, Biology, Civics and Economics, U.S.History, Algebra II, and Geometry.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level, on the tests. EOC scores are included on students' transcripts and they count toward at least 25% of a student's final grad
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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