Serving 113 students in grades 9-13, Mcdowell Academy For Innovation 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 is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-13
Enrollment: 113 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Mcdowell Academy For Innovation ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation is 0.47, 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.
What is Mcdowell Academy For Innovation's ranking?
Mcdowell Academy For Innovation is ranked #900 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation?
The graduation rate of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mcdowell Academy For Innovation?
113 students attend Mcdowell Academy For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation?
Mcdowell Academy For Innovation has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Academy For Innovation offer ?
Mcdowell Academy For Innovation offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdowell Academy For Innovation part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-13
Enrollment: 113 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
