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School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences

419 Mcdowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences ranks in the top 5% 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% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 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
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences is 0.53, 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)
#102 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥80%
51%
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85-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences 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.
<50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences 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
25:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
14%
25%
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White
66%
44%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences 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 School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences's ranking?
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences is ranked #102 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences often compared to?
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Asheville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences?
The graduation rate of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences?
344 students attend School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences?
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences offer ?
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences part of?
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences is part of Asheville City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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