Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Brevard High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brevard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Brevard High School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brevard High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brevard High School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brevard High School's ranking?
Brevard High School is ranked #230 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brevard High School often compared to?
Brevard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brevard High School?
The graduation rate of Brevard High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Brevard High School?
751 students attend Brevard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Brevard High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brevard High School?
Brevard High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brevard High School offer ?
Brevard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brevard High School part of?
Brevard High School is part of Transylvania County Schools School District.
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