At a glance
Reported students
1,239
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
92.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina other enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,239
IC Imagine: 1,239 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,235
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about IC Imagine
IC Imagine is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Asheville. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Invest Collegiate - Imagine. NCES reports 1,239 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 569 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking IC Imagine
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.9%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black2.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near IC Imagine
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franklin School of Innovation High · Charter · The Franklin School of Innovation | 05–12 | 717 | 1 mi |
| Enka Intermediate Middle · Buncombe County Schools | 05–06 | 585 | 1.3 mi |
| Sand Hill-Venable Elem Elementary · Buncombe County Schools | PK–04 | 590 | 1.6 mi |
| Francine Delany New School Elementary · Charter · Francine Delany New School | KG–08 | 193 | 2.2 mi |
| Lucy S. Herring Elementary Elementary · Asheville City Schools | PK–05 | 255 | 2.3 mi |
| Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy Other · Buncombe County Schools | KG–12 | 296 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IC Imagine
What grades does IC Imagine serve?
IC Imagine reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Invest Collegiate - Imagine.
How many students attend IC Imagine?
IC Imagine reported 1,239 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 137 North Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,235 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IC Imagine?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 1,239 students and 92.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is IC Imagine a public, charter, or magnet school?
IC Imagine is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is IC Imagine in?
IC Imagine is part of Invest Collegiate - Imagine, based in Asheville, NC, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IC Imagine?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Franklin School of Innovation (1 mi), Enka Intermediate (1.3 mi), Sand Hill-Venable Elem (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.