Watauga Innovation Academy
School Overview
Watauga Innovation Academy is a public school located in Boone, North Carolina. It is a school in Watauga County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 292 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 24 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 292 students are attending Watauga Innovation Academy. By gender, there are 190 and 102 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Watauga Innovation Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 46 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 44 | 34 | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 36 | 10 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 24 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Watauga Innovation Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 24 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 24 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 292 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,077 Households |
| Population | 48,926 |
| Male | 27,313 |
| Female | 27,612 |
| Child Population | 9,441 |
| Total Housing Units | 33,751 Units |
| Average House Value | $238,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $870 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.40% |
| Average Household Income | $47,526 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.92% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Watauga Innovation Academy offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 29 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 65 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Watauga Innovation Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 26 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 65 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Watauga County Schools
In Watauga County Schools, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BOONE, North Carolina
2 private schools are serving students in BOONE, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.