Ashe County High School is a public high school serving grades 9–12, located in West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States. ACHS is situated in the extreme northwestern portion of the state. It is one of two high schools in the Ashe County Schools system.
Serving 767 students in grades 9-12, Ashe County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashe County High's attendance zone covers the entire district in West Jefferson, NC, encompassing approximately 428.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashe County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ashe County High School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
767 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Ashe County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashe County High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashe County High School's ranking?
Ashe County High School is ranked #534 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashe County High School?
The graduation rate of Ashe County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Ashe County High School?
767 students attend Ashe County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ashe County High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashe County High School?
Ashe County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashe County High School offer ?
Ashe County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashe County High School part of?
Ashe County High School is part of Ashe County Schools.
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