Mountain Heritage High

Summary:

Mountain Heritage High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Burnsville, North Carolina, with a student population of 639. The school is part of the Yancey County Schools district, which is ranked 61 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Heritage High consistently performs above the state average on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 41.2% to 83.7% across different subjects and years, compared to the state averages of 36.9% to 59.7%. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating strong academic performance. However, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 99 to 217 out of 640 high schools in North Carolina, suggesting that while the school's academic performance is strong, it may not be keeping pace with the improvements seen in other high-performing schools across the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Mountain Heritage High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82-84%) and a relatively high percentage of Hispanic students (13-16%), which is higher than the state average. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.11% in 2020-2021 to 48.36% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. While the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.4 over the past few years, it may need to focus on addressing the needs of underperforming subgroups, such as male students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, to ensure more equitable outcomes. The nearby Mayland Early College in the Mitchell County Schools district outperforms Mountain Heritage High on several academic metrics, suggesting opportunities for the school to learn from higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 333 Mtn Heritage HS Road
       Burnsville, NC  28714


(828) 682-6103

District: Yancey County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
217th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,483 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
16.1%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Heritage High ranks better than 66.1% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (16.1%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Heritage High is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Heritage High is $11,483.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Heritage High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Heritage High 217th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Mountain Heritage High in the ranking list.)

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Yancey County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yancey County Schools 61st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Heritage High

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.68 98th 431 77.3%
2007 62.47 120th 453 73.5%
2008 63.51 121st 477 74.6%
2009 61.52 151st 490 69.2%
2010 57.15 218th 499 56.3%
2011 52.21 269th 506 46.8%
2012 63.76 111th 502 77.9%
2013 63.20 70th 505 86.1%
2014 61.47 110th 451 75.6%
2015 61.54 112th 531 78.9%
2016 62.64 98th 507 80.7%
2017 63.04 118th 476 75.2%
2018 69.81 99th 469 78.9%
2019 60.71 140th 514 72.8%
2021 67.04 170th 594 71.4%
2022 69.51 171st 621 72.5%
2023 72.79 161st 626 74.3%
2024 62.86 217th 640 66.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.39 115th 226 49.1%
2024 49.12 99th 262 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.09 243rd 349 30.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.12 50th 424 88.2%
2019 60.25 78th 446 82.5%
2021 67.27 40th 432 90.7%
2022 67.53 134th 544 75.4%
2023 66.76 151st 597 74.7%
2024 59.04 190th 613 69.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.96 98th 449 78.2%
2019 69.14 99th 475 79.2%
2021 70.00 86th 475 81.9%
2022 75.38 141st 594 76.3%
2023 75.80 142nd 588 75.9%
2024 71.53 170th 602 71.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.41 107th 349 69.3%
2019 46.19 166th 364 54.4%
2021 44.22 150th 334 55.1%
2022 36.44 186th 330 43.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.58 231st 325 28.9%
2021 66.55 103rd 337 69.4%
2022 64.46 159th 398 60.1%
2023 76.92 78th 403 80.6%
2024 69.73 114th 403 71.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.94 102nd 463 78.0%
2019 53.85 178th 488 63.5%
2021 64.02 106th 481 78.0%
2022 64.36 187th 585 68.0%
2023 68.89 172nd 602 71.4%
2024 53.48 259th 607 57.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.91 220th 340 35.3%
2019 46.75 135th 354 61.9%
2021 54.25 88th 370 76.2%
2022 43.26 216th 436 50.5%
2023 53.98 165th 449 63.3%
2024 44.74 222nd 454 51.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.66 140th 427 67.2%
2019 48.98 196th 444 55.9%
2021 57.89 140th 439 68.1%
2022 66.41 183rd 534 65.7%
2023 67.02 173rd 537 67.8%
2024 56.73 243rd 553 56.1%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Mountain Heritage High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 819 9 0 0 1 n/a n/a 12 841
1989 798 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1990 779 6 3 3 1 n/a n/a 8 800
1991 785 8 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 804
1992 715 8 5 1 5 n/a n/a 1 735
1993 708 8 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 725
1994 693 8 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 701 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 709
1996 701 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 709
1997 704 7 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 718
1998 684 10 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 706
1999 674 6 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2000 653 9 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 676
2001 694 11 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2002 724 5 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 741
2003 724 5 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 741
2004 747 6 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 768
2005 751 9 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 773
2006 761 11 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2007 741 8 3 26 0 n/a n/a 3 781
2008 694 9 6 24 0 n/a n/a 4 737
2009 747 18 7 41 1 n/a n/a 0 814
2010 682 20 6 41 2 n/a n/a 0 751
2011 668 6 7 35 3 1 12 0 732
2012 648 5 3 43 3 1 14 0 717
2013 608 5 3 43 3 0 15 0 677
2014 614 2 4 37 3 0 16 0 676
2015 612 3 1 42 2 0 11 0 671
2016 642 3 1 46 2 0 9 0 703
2017 643 3 1 61 1 0 14 0 723
2018 619 4 0 67 2 0 12 0 704
2019 587 5 1 73 3 0 15 0 684
2020 542 5 0 78 4 0 23 0 652
2021 515 3 0 80 4 1 8 0 611
2022 531 2 0 93 1 1 7 0 635
2023 524 0 1 103 1 0 10 0 639

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 Mountain Heritage High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 841 52.0 16.1 14.7
1989 806 52.0 15.5 27.4
1990 800 56.0 14.2 24.3
1991 804 56.0 14.3 24.1
1992 735 56.0 13.1 11.6
1993 725 50.0 14.5 13.8
1994 705 51.0 13.8 12.2
1995 709 52.0 13.6 15.9
1996 709 52.0 13.6 15.9
1997 718 52.0 13.8 13.2
1998 706 60.0 11.8 13.9
1999 692 60.0 11.5 20.4
2000 676 60.0 11.3 21.6
2001 716 60.0 11.9 20.9
2002 741 60.0 12.4 0
2003 741 60.0 12.4 0
2004 768 60.0 12.8 28.1
2005 773 60.0 12.9 31.6
2006 797 60.0 13.3 35.5
2007 781 60.2 13.0 39.7
2008 737 58.8 12.5 39
2009 814 57.8 14.1 n/a
2010 751 55.1 13.6 44.5
2011 732 58.3 12.5 44.4
2012 717 57.9 12.3 46.7
2013 677 55.5 12.1 47.1
2014 676 56.2 12.0 45.9
2015 671 54.0 12.4 45.5
2016 703 54.0 13.0 45.8
2017 723 57.3 12.6 44.3
2018 704 54.2 12.9 42.6
2019 684 50.2 13.6 41.2
2020 652 48.9 13.3 41.9
2021 611 49.9 12.2 30.1
2022 635 48.7 13.0 30.4
2023 639 47.5 13.4 48.4

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 Mountain Heritage High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 841 52.0 16.1 14.7
1989 806 52.0 15.5 27.4
1990 800 56.0 14.2 24.3
1991 804 56.0 14.3 24.1
1992 735 56.0 13.1 11.6
1993 725 50.0 14.5 13.8
1994 705 51.0 13.8 12.2
1995 709 52.0 13.6 15.9
1996 709 52.0 13.6 15.9
1997 718 52.0 13.8 13.2
1998 706 60.0 11.8 13.9
1999 692 60.0 11.5 20.4
2000 676 60.0 11.3 21.6
2001 716 60.0 11.9 20.9
2002 741 60.0 12.4 0
2003 741 60.0 12.4 0
2004 768 60.0 12.8 28.1
2005 773 60.0 12.9 31.6
2006 797 60.0 13.3 35.5
2007 781 60.2 13.0 39.7
2008 737 58.8 12.5 39
2009 814 57.8 14.1 n/a
2010 751 55.1 13.6 44.5
2011 732 58.3 12.5 44.4
2012 717 57.9 12.3 46.7
2013 677 55.5 12.1 47.1
2014 676 56.2 12.0 45.9
2015 671 54.0 12.4 45.5
2016 703 54.0 13.0 45.8
2017 723 57.3 12.6 44.3
2018 704 54.2 12.9 42.6
2019 684 50.2 13.6 41.2
2020 652 48.9 13.3 41.9
2021 611 49.9 12.2 30.1
2022 635 48.7 13.0 30.4
2023 639 47.5 13.4 48.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Heritage High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $884 (7.7%) $10,599 (92.3%) $11,483

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Heritage High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 514 High schoolsRanks 161st of 626 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Mountain Heritage High)70.780.3
 9.6%
   End of Course Biology (Yancey County Schools)70.780.3
 9.6%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Mountain Heritage High)60.361.6
 1.3%
   End of Course English II (Yancey County Schools)60.361.6
 1.3%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Mountain Heritage High)54.158.1
 4%
   End of Course Math I (Yancey County Schools)54.158.1
 4%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Mountain Heritage High)51.976.1
 24.2%
   End of Course Math III (Yancey County Schools)51.976.1
 24.2%
   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 Students684639
 6.6%
African American50
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian11
Hispanic73103
 41.1%
Pacific Islander00
White587524
 10.7%
Two or More Races1510
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.2%48.4%
 7.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Mountain Heritage High.

Mountain Heritage High ranks 217th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Mountain Heritage High are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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