Guide To Asheville's Magnet Schools
Guide To Asheville's Magnet Schools
A magnet school is a public school which offers specialized courses or curricula. The use of the word magnet refers to magnet schools drawing students from across normal boundaries defined by authorities (usually school boards) as school zones that feed into certain schools. The school which a student would attend if they were not attending the magnet school is often referred to as the home school or the base school. The Asheville School District has several magnet schools that provide great learning environments. Place pointer over any of the markers on the map below for more information.
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Claxton Elementary School
Magnet School
(828)255-5367
241 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Number of students: 394
Teacher to student ratio: 1:14
Claxton Elementary offers an art integrated learning system that uses art, drama, movement, and music in the classroom.
Hall Fletcher Elementary School
(828)255-5371
60 Ridgelawn Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806
Number of students: 273
Teacher to student ratio: 1:10
Hall Fletcher Elementary is one of Asheville’s five magnet schools and focuses on computers, math, and science.
Ira B. Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(828)255-5366
544 Kimberly Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
Number of students: 370
Teacher to student ratio: 1:12
Ira B. Jones Elementary takes a child-centered approach that focuses on history and world cultures.
Isaac Dickson Elementary School
Magnet School
(828)255-5376
125 Hill Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Number of students: 363
Teacher to student ratio: 1:14
Isaac Dickson Elementary is part of the Foxfire Network and uses experiential learning as its core curriculum.
Vance Elementary School
Magnet School
(828)255-5369
98 Sulphur Springs Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Number of students: 314
Teacher to student ratio: 1:11
Vance Elementary is an Asheville magnet school that is part of the NASA Explorer School system. They focus on human diversity and ecology via technology and hands-on learning.
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