Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nantahala School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (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 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Nantahala School 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 Nantahala School is 0.25, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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 Nantahala School?
The graduation rate of Nantahala School is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Nantahala School?
85 students attend Nantahala School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nantahala School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nantahala School?
Nantahala School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nantahala School offer ?
Nantahala School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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