How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Nesbitt Discovery Academy | North Buncombe High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Asheville, NC | Weaverville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 372 | 896 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.7% | 38.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Nesbitt Discovery Academy | North Buncombe High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,785 | $14,785 |
| District | Buncombe County Schools | Buncombe County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Nesbitt Discovery Academy | North Buncombe High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.5% | 76.9% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Nesbitt Discovery Academy | North Buncombe High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 186:1 | 298.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.2% | 36.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 82 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.