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Avery County High

401 Avery County High School R, Newland, NC 28657, United States

+1 (828) 733-0151

http://www.averyschools.net/schools/ahs.aspx

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Avery County High Overview

About This School

Avery County High is a public high in Newland, North Carolina, serving 542 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 26 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $48,922. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 195 students per counselor. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The student body is 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

542

Total Students

Grade 9-12

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

26 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Avery County

Students per Counselor

195:1

Avery County High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.4:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

195

Students per Counselor

Avery County High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,922

City Avg: $49,915

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor195:1

Avery County High Student Demographics

Student Body

53.69%

Male

46.31%

Female

Total Enrollment: 542 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White78.04%

Hispanic16.97%

Asian0.55%

Black0.18%

Two or More Races3.69%

Native American0.37%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avery County High

Q: What is Avery County High?

A: Avery County High is a high public located in Newland.

Q: How many students attend Avery County High?

A: Avery County High has approximately 542 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery County High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Avery County High is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Avery County High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Avery County High - Newland, NC

Quick Facts about Avery County High
School Name	Avery County High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	401 Avery County High School R, Newland, NC 28657, Newland, NC
County	Avery County
Phone	+1 (828) 733-0151
Total Students	542
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	26
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Avery County High

What is Avery County High?

Avery County High is a high public located in Newland.

How many students attend Avery County High?

Avery County High has approximately 542 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Avery County High is 20:1.

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