Application Process
Nesbitt Discovery Academy is an academically challenging school that provides the nurturing environment necessary for student growth and success. We offer a unique educational experience designed to ready students for college and careers in the STEM disciplines. Students are exposed to a curriculum which is designed to build problem solving skills, higher order thinking, and teamwork.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy students look to advance themselves through a rigorous North Carolina high school curriculum that is flexible and connects science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each student must possess a level of maturity and independence that will help him/her be successful in a progressive high school and college environment.
Admission Criteria:
Applicants must reside in one of the six Buncombe County districts (Enka, Erwin, North Buncombe, Owen, Reynolds, Roberson)
Personal Interest Response- Written or Digital
Student Grades- 7th grade final grades
Student Grades- 8th grade End of 1st semester
7th grade End of Grade Reading Scores
7th grade End of Grade Math Scores
Attendance- Number of days absent for the student during his/her seventh grade year.
Two recommendations- One from a Math/Science/Technology Teacher and one from another staff member
Note: Consideration will be given to students who meet the target populations set forth in the Cooperative Innovative High School Application. Under-represented student populations in STEM may include: economically disadvantaged and first-generation college students.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy is open to any student who lives in one of the six Buncombe County Schools attendance districts. Online applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be open February 1st.
Notice: Students who choose to create a video can do so from their home. Also, just a reminder to families that only students who do not currently attend a BCS middle school will need to upload testing, attendance, and grade reports as noted on the application instructions.