Early College vs. Asheville High School
Should I attend Early College or Asheville High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Asheville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades 9-13, Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,135 students in grades 9-12, Asheville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
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).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
232 students
1,135 students
% Male | % Female
32% | 68%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#544 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
65%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
3
Grade 9 Students
59
296
Grade 10 Students
69
283
Grade 11 Students
51
291
Grade 12 Students
53
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
36%
8%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
53%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%