Very Good
#77 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 19% of private schools
Academy at Soar, Soar Inc.
High School · Waynesville, NC
A private high school in Waynesville, NC serving grades 8th – 12th.
112 VIRGINIA AVE BLDG B., Waynesville, NC 28786
- 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,047
Median home value
$266,800
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Haywood HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Shining Rock Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–11 | 3.2 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Haywood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Tuscola HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 908 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. is listed in Waynesville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Academy at Soar, Soar Inc.
Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. is a private high school in Waynesville, NC, serving approximately 32 students in grades 8th-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy at Soar, Soar Inc.
What grades does Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. serve?
Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy at Soar, Soar Inc.?
Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy at Soar, Soar Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. rank in NC?
Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. ranks #77 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Academy at Soar, Soar Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. a private school?
Yes, Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. a religious school?
No, Academy at Soar, Soar Inc. is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 203 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Haywood County
- Phone
- (828) 456-3435
- Area population (ZIP 28786)
- 22,153
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28786; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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