Watauga Innovation Academy

Watauga Innovation Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 Go Pioneers Dr,  Boone, NC
Watauga County Schools
4.6
305 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Chris Blanton
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Full Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
650
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
30
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
344:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
83.6%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University 38 Students
North Carolina State University 24 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 19 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 17 Students
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute 17 Students
Wake Forest University 12 Students
East Tennessee State University 10 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 9 Students
Western Carolina University 9 Students
Duke University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 13 Students
Business 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Education 6 Students
Mechanical Engineering 4 Students
Chemistry 4 Students
Small Business Management 4 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 4 Students
Chemical Engineering 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 9 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/4/2025
Everyone feels safe at the school, everyone's pretty nice too... but sometimes you'll have the occasional grumpy teacher from time to time.
4.0 Senior
4/8/2024
Watauga Innovation academy was a great school that prepared me for my future at a 4 year college. I always felt supported and safe in the school. I went through a lot of mental heath struggles while in school but the teachers at Watauga were always very supportive and helpful along with the counselor. I always got the classes I wanted and found my love for weight lifting. I made lots of friends and even during the hard times still loved coming to school.
5.0 Alum
7/27/2022
I got the best education that I could possibly hope for, every classroom I passed through was interactive and effective while simultaneously being taught by an intelligent and (sometimes) kind teacher.

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Watauga Innovation Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Boone, NC, in the Boone neighborhood, and is served by the Watauga County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 305. Academic records show that 74.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Watauga Innovation Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $627,510. Discover additional schools in the area, like Watauga High School, Hardin Park Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Boone has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watauga Innovation Academy.

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