- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Jefferson, NC
Ashe County High
Federal NCES profile for Ashe County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370021002425
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashe County High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Jefferson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashe County High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashe County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, NC.
School address
District: Ashe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370021002425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ashe County High held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370021002425 · West Jefferson, NC High · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 14.2:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Elementary (566 students)
Ashe County High held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ashe County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ashe County High
767 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
566 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
451 students
- Ashe County Mi
Ashe County Middle
401 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
348 students
- Ashe County Ea 143
Ashe County Early College High
143 students
What this shows Ashe County High reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashe County High compares
Ashe County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 28% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,547
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Ashe County High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashe County Schools reports $14,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashe County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashe County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashe County Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashe County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in West Jefferson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashe County High
How many students attend Ashe County High?
Ashe County High has 767 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Jefferson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashe County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashe County High is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashe County High?
47.7% of students at Ashe County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashe County High?
The largest demographic group at Ashe County High is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in West Jefferson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashe County High?
Ashe County High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashe County High rank among public schools in West Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashe County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ashe County Schools?
Besides Ashe County High, Ashe County Schools also operates Mountain View Elementary (566 students), Westwood Elementary (451 students), and Ashe County Middle (401 students). See the Ashe County Schools district page for the complete list.