Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Blue Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in NC)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Blue Ridge High School's student population of 15 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
2 teachers
The diversity score of Blue Ridge High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)50-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Blue Ridge High School often compared to?
Blue Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avery County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
15 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Blue Ridge High School offer ?
Blue Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blue Ridge High School part of?
Blue Ridge High School is part of Avery County Schools.
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