Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Summary:

Nesbitt Discovery Academy is a high-performing public high school located in Asheville, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12. As part of the Buncombe County Schools district, Nesbitt Discovery Academy has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 16 out of 640 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nesbitt Discovery Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 100% proficiency rate in Math I and a 98.9% proficiency rate in Math III, significantly outperforming the Buncombe County and North Carolina averages. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student body compared to some nearby schools, such as Roberson High and North Buncombe High, with representation from African American, Hispanic, Asian, and other racial/ethnic groups.

Nesbitt Discovery Academy's success extends beyond academic performance, as the school has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests the school is effectively serving a diverse range of students and helping them achieve academic success, outperforming nearby schools like Asheville High and School of Inquiry and Life Sciences. With its exceptional academic results, diverse student population, and ability to serve the needs of all learners, Nesbitt Discovery Academy stands out as a top-performing institution in the Asheville area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
       Asheville, NC  28806


(828) 271-4521

District: Buncombe County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,222 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Asian:
5.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


 See top rated North Carolina high schools

 Compare Nesbitt Discovery Academy to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks better than 97.5% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Buncombe County Schools District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.69. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (8.6%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Buncombe County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nesbitt Discovery Academy is 19.8. 8 high schools in the Buncombe County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Nesbitt Discovery Academy employs 18.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nesbitt Discovery Academy is $7,222, which is the lowest among 10 high schools in the Buncombe County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nesbitt Discovery Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Nesbitt Discovery Academy 16th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Nesbitt Discovery Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Buncombe County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buncombe County Schools 107th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Nesbitt Discovery Academy?

Rank History for Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.16 2nd 514 99.6%
2021 98.06 6th 594 99.0%
2022 96.09 14th 621 97.7%
2023 95.98 9th 626 98.6%
2024 95.69 16th 640 97.5%
See the entire list of North Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.89 3rd 446 99.3%
2021 99.61 3rd 432 99.3%
2022 99.34 4th 544 99.3%
2023 98.13 10th 597 98.3%
2024 97.92 17th 613 97.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.82 5th 475 98.9%
2023 95.80 7th 588 98.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.35 18th 403 95.5%
2024 78.76 32nd 403 92.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.88 1st 481 99.8%
2023 96.34 17th 602 97.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.48 2nd 370 99.5%
2022 98.47 11th 436 97.5%
2024 98.82 6th 454 98.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.11 4th 439 99.1%
2022 94.35 20th 534 96.3%
2023 94.29 16th 537 97.0%
2024 93.97 17th 553 96.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Nesbitt Discovery Academy Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Nesbitt Discovery Academy.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Nesbitt Discovery Academy, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 81 2 4 11 0 0 2 0 100
2016 166 4 5 18 1 0 5 0 199
2017 248 7 11 21 1 0 8 0 296
2018 324 5 15 31 1 0 13 0 389
2019 324 3 15 29 1 0 16 0 388
2020 309 7 17 30 0 0 17 0 380
2021 312 7 13 34 0 1 14 0 381
2022 314 8 18 27 1 1 10 0 379
2023 306 8 20 32 1 1 6 0 374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 100 6.0 16.6 28
2016 199 11.0 18.0 34.7
2017 296 15.3 19.2 29.4
2018 389 18.2 21.3 23.9
2019 388 17.8 21.7 21.6
2020 380 17.8 21.2 19.5
2021 381 17.6 21.6 13.6
2022 379 19.1 19.8 13.2
2023 374 18.8 19.8 20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 100 6.0 16.6 28
2016 199 11.0 18.0 34.7
2017 296 15.3 19.2 29.4
2018 389 18.2 21.3 23.9
2019 388 17.8 21.7 21.6
2020 380 17.8 21.2 19.5
2021 381 17.6 21.6 13.6
2022 379 19.1 19.8 13.2
2023 374 18.8 19.8 20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (6.2%) $6,771 (93.8%) $7,222

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nesbitt Discovery Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 514 High schoolsRanks 9th of 626 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Math III (Nesbitt Discovery Academy)98.1100
 1.9%
   End of Course Math III (Buncombe County Schools)59.566.6
 7.1%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388374
 3.6%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian11
Asian1520
 33.3%
Hispanic2932
 10.3%
Pacific Islander01
White324306
 5.6%
Two or More Races166
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.6%20.3%
 1.3%


Schools Near Nesbitt Discovery Academy









Frequently Asked Questions about Nesbitt Discovery Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Nesbitt Discovery Academy.

Students at Nesbitt Discovery Academy are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Yes! Nesbitt Discovery Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 640 North Carolina high schools.


Rate Nesbitt Discovery Academy!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Nesbitt Discovery Academy!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 37 milliseconds.