FernLeaf Community Charter

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-7

58 Howard Gap Rd, Fletcher, NC

4.4

4.6

523 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Average ACT Score
22

Math Proficiency
46%

Reading Proficiency
60%

Average GPA
3.57

B-

Academics

A+

Teachers

B-

College Prep

Administration

Resources/Facilities

A-

Clubs and Activities

C+

Sports

A+

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.57	Reading Proficiency 60%
Math Proficiency 46%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 68	Full Time Teachers 68
Teachers in First or Second Year 5%

College Prep

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

366:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.1%	Female 46.9%
White 86.5%	Hispanic 6.9%
Two or more races 4.2%	Black 1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#18 Best HS for the Arts in North Carolina

#30 Best Public HS Teachers in North Carolina

#41 Best Charter HS in North Carolina

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 8 Students

Western Carolina University 7 Students

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 6 Students

University of North Carolina - Greensboro 5 Students

University of North Carolina Asheville 5 Students

Furman University 4 Students

Wake Forest University 4 Students

University of North Carolina - Wilmington 3 Students

Elon University 3 Students

Wingate University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Music Performance 3 Students

History 3 Students

Creative Writing 3 Students

Business 2 Students

Marketing 2 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students

Marine Biology and Oceanography 2 Students

Music 2 Students

Anthropology 2 Students

Archaeology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

2.0 Junior

3/30/2026

I believe Fernleaf could be a great high school if the admin team treated the high school students with respect and took our complaints seriously.

5.0 Parent

1/10/2025

Fernleaf has always exceeded my expectations for my child's education. I feel comfortable with the teachers I've met, so far. Through any and all challenges faced, I've had an incredible experience working and communicating with all the staff I've had the pleasure of meeting

5.0 Parent

1/4/2025

My son absolutely loves Fernleaf. He loves exploring and being outside in general. He is such an active kid and I felt this would be the best school for him.I honestly don't think any other school suits him better.

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3.0 student

4/28/2026

Overall I enjoy the school and I am happy currently but I do have quite a bit of issues with the school and with the administration in particular. Being a part of a previous student council I would meet with them regularly and they are quite frustrating to work with. They don't take even constructiv...

5.0 parent

3/31/2026

Our child experienced separation anxiety following Hurricane Helene. During that time, he often cried and struggled to let go of us at school drop-off.With the consistent support, patience, and encouragement from his teacher and the school staff, Levi has made incredible progress. He is now confiden...

5.0 parent

1/21/2025

Best school experience my Daughter has had, they are devoted to making her successful in every subject with numerous extra-curricular activities as well. She loves Fernleaf!!!!

5.0 parent

1/20/2025

Fernleaf has been the most diverse school community with the most welcoming arms. We love the student and teacher body communities in the school. It is a wonderful thing to hear your kid some excited to go to school each day! Our child's interest for learning and care for others has only grown with...

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Fletcher

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List Price Range

$248K - $2.1M

Homes For Sale

156

Average Home Value

$520,971

Median Lot Size

18,295 Sq Ft

% Renters

26%

Average Household Income

$76,130

% of College Grads

35%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,063 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$640,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,460 Sq Ft

218 Brown Rd

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,380 Sq Ft

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Renee Richardson

Keller Williams Elite Realty

(828) 519-1256

$210,000

Land
2.15 Acres Lot

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1.5 Baths
1,120 Sq Ft

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(828) 618-4799

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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,708 Sq Ft

1042 Columbine Rd

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,121 Sq Ft

234 Brickton Village Cir

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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,181 Sq Ft

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$750,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,083 Sq Ft

6 Dansford Ln

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$470,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,358 Sq Ft

50 Baldwin Rd
New 29 days ago

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6 Beds
3 Baths
1,094 Sq Ft

86 Sterling Dr
New 21 days ago

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,779 Sq Ft

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$1,299 - $2,199 per month

Vetra Asheville
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
750+ Sq Ft

300 Long Shoals Rd
Arden, NC

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$1,294 - $1,911 per month

Skyland Exchange Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
711+ Sq Ft

12 Sky Exchange Dr
Asheville, NC

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$1,295 - $2,095 per month

Seasons at Cane Creek
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
781+ Sq Ft

24 Seasons Cir
Fletcher, NC

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Groves at Town Center
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
771+ Sq Ft

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Fletcher, NC

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
682+ Sq Ft

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Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
438+ Sq Ft

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
800+ Sq Ft

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Rockberry
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
690+ Sq Ft

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
745+ Sq Ft

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Arden, NC

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Kensington Place
Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
520+ Sq Ft

200 Kensington Place
Asheville, NC

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3 - 4 Beds
2-3 Baths
1,600+ Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Invest Collegiate - Imagine

K to 12th
Charter

The Franklin School of Innovation

5th to 12th
Charter

A-

Veritas Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Kates Park

Fletcher Dog Park

Bill Moore Community Park

Fletcher Disc Golf Park

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North Carolina Henderson County Fletcher 28732

FernLeaf Community Charter is a charter school for students in grades K-7 located at 58 Howard Gap Rd in Fletcher, in the Fletcher neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 523 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. FernLeaf Community Charter has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57. The average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $520,971. Discover additional schools in the area, like Invest Collegiate - Imagine, The Franklin School of Innovation, Veritas Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fletcher has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near FernLeaf Community Charter.

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