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District Summary Ratings

Many of the schools in this district are rated average in school quality.

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ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 07, 2019
This is an average high school. The teachers are great but everything else is mediocre. There are not a lot of class options and the focus doesn't seem to be on college readiness.
Review for Mountain Heritage High
Parent / Guardian
July 20, 2018
A total nightmare! My child has been in this supposedly 6-week program for 6 years! My son has endured intense in-home therapy as well as therapy at school almost this entire time. We have also been... More
Review for Yancey County Learning Academy
Parent / Guardian
August 22, 2017
The best school in North Carolina!! Caring and compassionate Teachers, Assistants, Principle and staff!!! Love this small school!!!
Review for Bee Log Elementary