Davidson River School

drs.tcsnc.org/

61 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Davidson River School is a public alternative high school located in Brevard, North Carolina, operating as part of the Transylvania County School system. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to learning, the school focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal obstacles to meet graduation requirements and prepare for life after high school.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" philosophy, prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Through a combination of credit recovery programs, vocational opportunities, and a close-knit school culture, Davidson River School aims to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out. By fostering strong relationships between staff and students, the school provides a stable, encouraging community that allows learners to regain their academic footing and pursue their individual goals.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davidson River School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Two or More	9

White
44 (72.1%)
Two or More
9 (14.8%)
Hispanic
6 (9.8%)
Black
2 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Transylvania County Schools
Phone:	(828)884-9567
Website:	http://drs.tcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 6