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McDowell Academy for Innovation

Marion, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 13 · McDowell County Schools

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About McDowell Academy for Innovation

Located in Marion, North Carolina, McDowell Academy for Innovation is a public school for grades 9 through 13. Enrollment was 158 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 22.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (7 teachers in all). It is one of 15 schools in McDowell County Schools. Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in McDowell County. Families comparing options will find 9 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752
Phone	(828) 659-0411
School district	McDowell County Schools
Grades	9 to 13
Students (2024-25)	158
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	7
Students per teacher	22.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, McDowell County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370294003487). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

McDowell Early CollegePublic · Grades 9 to 13Marion · under 0.1 mi Eastfield Global Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 2.5 mi East McDowell Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Marion · 2.9 mi The Summit AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Marion · 3.1 mi Glenwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 3.1 mi New Manna Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 12Marion · 3.3 mi Marion Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 3.5 mi Foothills Community SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Marion · 3.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does McDowell Academy for Innovation serve?

McDowell Academy for Innovation serves grades 9 through 13.

How many students attend McDowell Academy for Innovation?

McDowell Academy for Innovation reported 158 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McDowell Academy for Innovation?

About 22.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 158 students and 7 teachers in federal data.

Is McDowell Academy for Innovation a public or charter school?

McDowell Academy for Innovation is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is McDowell Academy for Innovation in?

McDowell Academy for Innovation is part of McDowell County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/mcdowell-county-schools/

Where is McDowell Academy for Innovation located?

McDowell Academy for Innovation is at 54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752. The phone number is (828) 659-0411.

How many other schools are near McDowell Academy for Innovation?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of McDowell Academy for Innovation in our directory.