Asheville Peak Academy serves 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asheville Peak Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Asheville Peak Academy's student population of 168 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Asheville Peak Academy 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
74%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Asheville Peak Academy?
168 students attend Asheville Peak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Asheville Peak Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asheville Peak Academy?
Asheville Peak Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Asheville Peak Academy offer ?
Asheville Peak Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Asheville Peak Academy part of?
Asheville Peak Academy is part of Asheville Peak Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Asheville Peak Academy located?
Asheville Peak Academy is located in the Burton Street neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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