How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highlands School | Summit Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Highlands, NC | Cashiers, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 344 | 315 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.3% | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Highlands School | Summit Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,238 | $13,469 |
| District | Macon County Schools | Summit Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Highlands School | Summit Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 74.3% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.1% | 20.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highlands School | Summit Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 370:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 29.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.