Asheville Peak Academy

Asheville, North Carolina — 1 schools

90
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,457
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Asheville Peak Academy operates 1 public schools serving 90 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 161 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Buncombe County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,457 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 67.7% local, 24.6% state, and 7.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 18.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.7% African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% White across the district's schools.

Asheville Peak Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Asheville Peak Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Asheville Peak Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Asheville Peak Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 18.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Asheville Peak Academy is typically wider than the Asheville Peak Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
24.6%
State
67.7%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Buncombe County county, where this district is located.

$1,227
Studio/mo
$1,429
1 BR/mo
$1,567
2 BR/mo
$1,905
3 BR/mo
$2,629
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Asheville Peak Academy.

White 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 67.7%
Multiracial 13.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

18.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Asheville Peak Academy

School Enrollment
Asheville Peak Academy
Charter
161

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Asheville Peak Academy?

Asheville Peak Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 90 students.

How much does Asheville Peak Academy spend per student?

Asheville Peak Academy spends $23,457 per student.

What is the average rent near Asheville Peak Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Buncombe County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Asheville Peak Academy?

Asheville Peak Academy students are 67.7% African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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