French Broad River Academy (FBRA) is a split-gender, independent middle school located in Asheville, North Carolina. Our school offers a competitive academic program for students in grades 6-8, combined with outdoor education and leadership opportunities. With two campuses situated in Western North Carolina, we take full advantage of the region's beautiful rivers, mountains, and public lands for outdoor experiential learning.

Alongside academics, FBRA emphasizes international travel, service learning, character development, and leadership. Our mission is to build character and integrity in our students, fostering a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership. We prioritize safety, respect, responsibility, courage, compassion, determination, and curiosity as foundational values.

Our dedicated staff seamlessly integrates academic, outdoor, and social emotional programming to provide a well-rounded education. With a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, we emphasize personalized attention and meaningful communication among students, staff, and parents. FBRA is accredited by the Association of Experiential Education and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We strive to create a culture of inclusion, empowerment, equity, and justice, and we hold high expectations for our students to embrace challenges and achieve their full potential. By fostering a safe, respectful, and ethical environment, we aim to develop future leaders who are prepared for a diverse world. Join FBRA and experience a transformative middle school journey that combines academic excellence with outdoor adventure and personal growth.

Apply now and redefine your middle school experience at French Broad River Academy