Nesbitt Discovery Academy
School Overview
Nesbitt Discovery Academy is a public school located in Asheville, North Carolina. It is a school in Buncombe County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, more than 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 95% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 389 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 21 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 389 students are attending Nesbitt Discovery Academy. By gender, there are 198 and 191 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Nesbitt Discovery Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 248 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Asian | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 215 | 116 | 99 |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 248 | 136 | 112 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 21 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Nesbitt Discovery Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 21 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 21 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 130 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 89,146 Households |
| Population | 210,156 |
| Male | 103,022 |
| Female | 112,131 |
| Child Population | 52,261 |
| Total Housing Units | 102,369 Units |
| Average House Value | $224,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $953 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $52,006 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.25% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Nesbitt Discovery Academy offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 41 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 97 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Nesbitt Discovery Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 97 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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