Brevard Academy

1110 Hendersonville Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Top 30%
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brevard Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brevard Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Brevard Academy's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
413 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Brevard Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brevard Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#731 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brevard Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brevard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brevard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brevard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brevard Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
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White
88%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Brevard Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brevard Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brevard Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brevard Academy's ranking?
Brevard Academy is ranked #731 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brevard Academy often compared to?
Brevard Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah Forest Elementary School, Brevard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brevard Academy?
413 students attend Brevard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Brevard Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brevard Academy?
Brevard Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brevard Academy offer ?
Brevard Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Brevard Academy part of?
Brevard Academy is part of Brevard Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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