School Overview
Avery County High School, located in the scenic mountain town of Newland, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As the sole high school in the Avery County Schools district, it acts as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life, offering a traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location in the Blue Ridge Mountains to foster a supportive learning environment that reflects the values and character of the local region.

In addition to its core academic programs, Avery County High School provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities, aiming to offer a well-rounded experience for its student body. The school is committed to equipping students with the tools necessary for success in a modern economy while maintaining the traditions of the Avery County community. By integrating classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement, the school strives to cultivate student growth, school spirit, and community pride, ensuring that its graduates are prepared for their next steps after high school.
542
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avery County High
Demographic Student Count
White423
Hispanic92
Black1
Asian3
Two or More20
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    423 (78.0%)
  • Hispanic
    92 (17.0%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Avery County Schools
Phone: (828)733-0151
Website: http://www.averyschools.net/schools/ahs.aspx
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 538
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 130
Grade 10 126
Grade 11 147
Grade 12 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Avery County High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9130
Grade 10126
Grade 11147
Grade 12139
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Avery County High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25146.3%
Male29153.7%