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Highland Sch Of Technology vs. Nesbitt Discovery Academy

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School Overview

School
Highland Sch Of Technology
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Highland Sch Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, Highland Sch Of Technology ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
528 students
379 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Sch Of Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Sch Of Technology.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nesbitt Discovery Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Sch Of Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nesbitt Discovery Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Sch Of Technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nesbitt Discovery Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 1%)
#3 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Sch Of Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nesbitt Discovery Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Sch Of Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Sch Of Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Sch Of Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highland Sch Of Technology with the average graduation rate observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Nesbitt Discovery Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Sch Of Technology by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nesbitt Discovery Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
142
100
Grade 10 Students
130
100
Grade 11 Students
129
90
Grade 12 Students
127
89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Sch Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nesbitt Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Sch Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nesbitt Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Sch Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nesbitt Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Sch Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nesbitt Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Sch Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nesbitt Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Sch Of Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nesbitt Discovery Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Sch Of Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nesbitt Discovery Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Sch Of Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nesbitt Discovery Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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