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McDowell Academy for Innovation

McDowell Academy for Innovation is a public high school in Marion, NC, serving grades 9–12, rated A, with 158 students and a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
158
Students per teacher
22.6:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

Student body

White68%
Hispanic24%
Two or more races4%
Black3%
Asian1%
Male / female
46% / 54%
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+53.4%
Prior-year enrollment
103

School details

Address
54 College Dr, Marion, NC 28752
Phone
(828) 659-0411
Website
mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
370294003487
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School district

McDowell County Schools

District rating
B-
Schools
15
Students
5,792
Spending per student
$13,055
Teachers (FTE)
380
Grades
PK–12
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About McDowell Academy for Innovation

How is McDowell Academy for Innovation rated?

McDowell Academy for Innovation holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. McDowell County Schools is rated B- overall.

What grades does McDowell Academy for Innovation serve?

McDowell Academy for Innovation serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend McDowell Academy for Innovation?

158 students attend McDowell Academy for Innovation, up from 103 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 22.6:1.

Which school district is McDowell Academy for Innovation in?

McDowell Academy for Innovation is part of McDowell County Schools, which reports 15 schools, 5,792 students and $13,055 of spending per student.