Asheboro High School is a public high school in the Asheboro City Schools system of Asheboro, North Carolina.
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Asheboro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Asheboro High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Asheboro school district, covering approximately 34.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asheboro High School's student population of 1,338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Asheboro High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asheboro High School is 0.62, 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
#1200 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Blue Comet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asheboro High School's ranking?
Asheboro High School is ranked #1200 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Asheboro High School often compared to?
Asheboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern Randolph High School, Lexington Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asheboro High School?
The graduation rate of Asheboro High School is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Asheboro High School?
1,338 students attend Asheboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Asheboro High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asheboro High School?
Asheboro High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Asheboro High School offer ?
Asheboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Asheboro High School part of?
Asheboro High School is part of Asheboro City Schools.
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