Shining Rock Classical Academy

Other Charter No virtual instruction Waynesville, NC Grades KG–12 Town: Distant Waynesville, NC SchoolScore™ A+ (95.9)
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Shining Rock Classical Academy
Waynesville, NC 28786
Other ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ A+ (95.9)
616
Students
47.3
Teachers
13:1
Student:Teacher
(828)476-5150
Phone
http://iningrock.org
Website

Shining Rock Classical Academy is a public charter Other school located in Waynesville, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the Shining Rock Classical Academy school district. It serves grades KG–12.

Key statistics: 616 students enrolled; a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Other School Average
Enrollment
616.0
State avg: 753.0
▼ 18% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.02:1
State avg: 16.3:1
▼ 20% better
School Details
School Name
Shining Rock Classical Academy
NCESSCH ID
370038903358
State School ID
NC-44A-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2150 Russ Avenue
City
Waynesville
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28786
County
Haywood County
Metro Area
Waynesville, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37050
State Leg. Lower
37118
Latitude
35.5219
Longitude
-82.98637
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
616
Total Students
👩‍🏫
47.3
Teachers FTE
📐
13:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
47.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)47.3
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Shining Rock Classical Academy
LEAID
3700389
State LEA ID
NC-44A
Phone
(828)476-5150
Website
–
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Waynesville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$6,317K
Federal Revenue
$219K
State Revenue
$4,384K
Local Revenue
$1,714K
Total Expenditure
$5,642K
Instruction Exp.
$3,345K
Support Services
$2,087K
Other Current Exp.
$146K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Shining Rock Classical Academy

1
Junaluska Elementary
Waynesville · Elementary
1.6 mi
2
Tuscola High
Waynesville · High
2 mi
3
Central Haywood High
Waynesville · High
2.5 mi
4
Waynesville Middle
Waynesville · Middle
2.6 mi
5
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Waynesville · Elementary
2.6 mi
6
Haywood Early College
Clyde · High
3.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shining Rock Classical Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Shining Rock Classical Academy?
616 students are enrolled at Shining Rock Classical Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Shining Rock Classical Academy have?
Shining Rock Classical Academy has 47.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.
What grades does Shining Rock Classical Academy serve?
Shining Rock Classical Academy serves grades KG through 12.
Is Shining Rock Classical Academy a charter school?
Shining Rock Classical Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Shining Rock Classical Academy located in?
Shining Rock Classical Academy is located in the Waynesville, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Shining Rock Classical Academy belong to?
Shining Rock Classical Academy is part of the Shining Rock Classical Academy school district.
How much does Shining Rock Classical Academy spend per student?
The Shining Rock Classical Academy district spends approximately $9,159,091 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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