Center For Career Innovation serves 33 students in grades 9-13.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Career Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Center For Career Innovation's student population of 33 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Center For Career Innovation is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
7%
24%
White
66%
42%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Center For Career Innovation?
The graduation rate of Center For Career Innovation is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Center For Career Innovation?
33 students attend Center For Career Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Center For Career Innovation students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center For Career Innovation?
Center For Career Innovation has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Center For Career Innovation offer ?
Center For Career Innovation offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center For Career Innovation part of?
Center For Career Innovation is part of Buncombe County Schools.
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