Avery County High School
School Overview
Avery County High School is a public school located in Newland, North Carolina. It is a school in Avery County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 373 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 37 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 373 students are attending Avery County High School. By gender, there are 196 and 177 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Avery County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 23 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 10 | 13 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 37 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Avery County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. 94.6% of teachers are certified. 97.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 37 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 35 | 94.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 5.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 187 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,551 Households |
| Population | 13,994 |
| Male | 9,616 |
| Female | 7,890 |
| Child Population | 2,863 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,225 Units |
| Average House Value | $144,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $777 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $40,340 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.13% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Avery County High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 5 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 91 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Avery County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 5 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 5 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 91 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Avery County Schools
In Avery County Schools, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.