Swain Academy

Swain County Schools
1417 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
32 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview

Swain Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Bryson City, NC. Administered by Swain County Schools, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 32 enrolled students across grades 09 through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 3.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 84.4% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 27 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 1417 Fontana Rd in Bryson City, NC 28713, Swain Academy serves families zoned within the Swain County Schools attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

32
Total Students
3.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    17 (53.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (25.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (6.2%)
  • Black
    2 (6.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: New
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Swain County Schools
Phone: (828)488-3120
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
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 9 13
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Swain County High School
Swain County Schools
536 Students
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th