Asheville PEAK Academy
Grades and ages
Ages 5-11
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Tuition
100% Tuition-Free (North Carolina Public Charter School)
About Asheville PEAK Academy
Asheville PEAK Academy in Asheville, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter elementary school founded in 2021 with a mission to close historical academic achievement gaps and nurture intellectual excellence for students in kindergarten through 5th grade across Buncombe County. Emphasizing a small-school community with an intimate 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio and co-teaching model, PEAK delivers culturally responsive, high-rigor instruction in phonemic literacy, Singapore mathematics, and STEM inquiry. The academy provides dedicated Exceptional Children (EC) special education services, individualized reading intervention clinics, social-emotional restorative circles, and family advocacy to ensure every student—regardless of background or learning differences—thrives academically.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Kindergarten
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- Ages 5-11
Specialties
- Closing Educational Achievement Gaps
- Science of Reading & Phonics Acceleration
- Exceptional Children (EC) Resource Services
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- Restorative Practices & Family Advocacy
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Exceptional Children (EC) Push-In/Pull-Out Support
- Reading Intervention Specialists
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Social-Emotional Restorative Support
- 504 Plan Accommodations
Programs
Programs at Asheville PEAK Academy
Other programs and supports
- Exceptional Children (EC) Push-In/Pull-Out Support
- Reading Intervention Specialists
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Social-Emotional Restorative Support
- 504 Plan Accommodations
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Authorized Charter School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: 100% Tuition-Free (North Carolina Public Charter School)
- Tuition-Free Public Charter School
- Title I Services
- State EC Allocations
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Asheville PEAK Academy
Is Asheville PEAK Academy a tuition-free public school?
Yes. Asheville PEAK Academy is a 100% tuition-free public charter school open to all elementary students in North Carolina via open enrollment.
What special education and literacy supports are provided?
The academy employs certified Exceptional Children (EC) teachers and literacy specialists who provide small-group Science of Reading interventions, speech therapy, and IEP accommodations.
What is the mission of Asheville PEAK Academy?
The academy was established by community leaders to affirm cultural identity, deliver rigorous academic instruction, and close educational disparities in Buncombe County.
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