Serving 305 students in grades 9-12, Watauga Innovation Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 305 students
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Watauga Innovation Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watauga Innovation Academy is 0.24, 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.
Watauga Innovation Academy is ranked #319 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Watauga Innovation Academy often compared to?
Watauga Innovation Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Watauga High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watauga Innovation Academy?
The graduation rate of Watauga Innovation Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Watauga Innovation Academy?
305 students attend Watauga Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Watauga Innovation Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Watauga Innovation Academy offer ?
Watauga Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Watauga Innovation Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 305 students
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
