Asheville High School serves 1,135 students in grades 9-12.
Asheville High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asheville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Asheville High School's student population of 1,135 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asheville High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Asheville High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#544 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
16%
25%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asheville High School's ranking?
Asheville High School is ranked #544 out of 2,568 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asheville High School?
The graduation rate of Asheville High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Asheville High School?
1,135 students attend Asheville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Asheville High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asheville High School?
Asheville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Asheville High School offer ?
Asheville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Asheville High School part of?
Asheville High School is part of Asheville City Schools School District.
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