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Mcdowell Academy For Innovation

54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 102 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 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mcdowell Academy For Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mcdowell Academy For Innovation's student population of 102 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.51, 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)
#900 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
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≥50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation 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.
60-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation 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%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation 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
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
23%
20%
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Black
6%
25%
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White
66%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mcdowell Academy For Innovation and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcdowell Academy For Innovation 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
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcdowell Academy For Innovation 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
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?
102 students attend Mcdowell Academy For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mcdowell Academy For Innovation students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% 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 13:1, 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?
Mcdowell Academy For Innovation is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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