Lisa Stewart
Keller Williams High Country
(855) 996-3598
23 Total Sales
8 in Attendance Zone
$100K - $367K Price Range
Avery County High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
401 Avery County High School Rd,
Newland, NC
Avery County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Phillip Little
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C+
C+
C+
C-
C+
C
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
16.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
230:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
80.8%
Hispanic
13.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
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
102 Students
East Tennessee State University
78 Students
Western Carolina University
63 Students
North Carolina State University
59 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
49 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
49 Students
Lees-McRae College
33 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
32 Students
East Carolina University
31 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville
31 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
24 Students
Nursing
24 Students
Business
22 Students
Biology
15 Students
Arts
12 Students
Criminology
8 Students
Elementary Education
8 Students
English
8 Students
History
8 Students
Computer Science
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/6/2022
At best, Avery County is a sub par school. Very little communication with parents about activities and opportunities for their child. Teachers seem very uninterested in actually helping students. Was very disappointed in our time there.
11/1/2020
Overall I have had a pretty great time at Avery County High School. Most of the teachers there are really nice and are wanting to help the students. There are a few bad teachers though. I think that Avery County High School could have done better with teaching us stuff that we actually need to know how to do like taxes. They also needed to do more to stop vaping.
4/7/2015
My high school experience was less than ideal
GreatSchools Reviews
6/3/2015
My daughter tells me that she's being bullied and no one seems to care at this school. Your staff needs to pay more attention to the students and if something doesn't seem right with a child, they need to ask that child and then do something about. No child should feel threatened when they walk into...
4/28/2014
This school has an amazing staff. The technology available to the students n is phenomenal! They did and have done everything possible to make our son succeed.
4/11/2014
We ask for help against a bully and received nothing. I stead my child was punished the
5/4/2009
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$46K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
89
Average Home Value
$397,636
Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,641 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,800 - $1,825 per month
- High Country Square Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 900 Sq Ft
- 100 High Country Square
- Banner Elk, NC
$1,700 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 596 Sq Ft
- 82 Creekside Dr
- Unit Ski Country Condominiums
- Banner Elk, NC
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Avery County Parks & Recreation Department
The Point
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Burke Mountains
A quiet community in the Blue Ridge Mountains, near outdoor recreation galore
Avery County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newland, NC, in the Newland neighborhood, and is served by the Avery County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 594 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Avery County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $397,636. Discover additional schools in the area, like Avery County High School Stem Academy, Avery County High School Viking Academy, Blue Ridge Academy, and more. Learn more about what Newland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Avery County High School.