Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Blue Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
15 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Blue Ridge High School offer ?
Blue Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge High School part of?
Blue Ridge High School is part of Avery County Schools School District.
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