At a glance
Reported students
127
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
340
Blue Ridge Early College: 127 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. 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
- 131
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Blue Ridge Early College
Blue Ridge Early College is a public high school serving grades 07–13 in Cashiers. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Jackson County Public Schools. NCES reports 127 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (51.2%) and White (46.5%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Blue Ridge Early College
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.77 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.5%
- Hispanic51.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Jackson County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jackson Co Early College
High · Grades 09–13
113 reported students
Jackson Community School
High · Grades 09–12
50 reported students
Smoky Mountain High School
High · Grades 09–12
881 reported students
Blue Ridge School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
144 reported students
Smokey Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
340 reported students
Scotts Creek School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
422 reported students
Public schools near Blue Ridge Early College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge School Elementary · Jackson County Public Schools | PK–06 | 144 | under 0.1 mi |
| Summit Charter Other · Charter · Summit Charter | KG–12 | 315 | 2.2 mi |
| Highlands School Other · Macon County Schools | KG–12 | 344 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Early College
What grades does Blue Ridge Early College serve?
Blue Ridge Early College reports grades 07–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jackson County Public Schools.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Early College?
Blue Ridge Early College reported 127 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 131 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Early College?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 127 students and 7.77 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blue Ridge Early College a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blue Ridge Early College is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jackson County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Blue Ridge Early College students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blue Ridge Early College in?
Blue Ridge Early College is part of Jackson County Public Schools, based in Sylva, NC, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blue Ridge Early College?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue Ridge School (under 0.1 mi), Summit Charter (2.2 mi), Highlands School (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.