- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Asheville, NC
Asheville High
Federal NCES profile for Asheville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370027000070
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asheville High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Asheville High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asheville High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Asheville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370027000070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Asheville High held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.9 → 87.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370027000070 · Asheville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 14.9:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheville Middle (670 students)
Asheville High held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.9 → 87.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Asheville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Asheville High
1,221 students
- Asheville Midd
Asheville Middle
670 students
- Claxton Elemen 405
Claxton Elementary
405 students
- Isaac Dickson 390
Isaac Dickson Elementary
390 students
- Ira B Jones El 369
Ira B Jones Elementary
369 students
- School of Inqu 332
School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
332 students
What this shows Asheville High reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asheville High compares
Asheville 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$16,507
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Asheville High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Asheville City Schools reports $16,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Asheville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claxton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of Inquiry and Life Sciences | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asheville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Asheville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Roberson High
Standard public school
1,479 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Reynolds High
Standard public school
1,169 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Erwin High
Standard public school
1,013 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Standard public school
372 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
Standard public school
332 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Early College
Standard public school
271 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Asheville High
How many students attend Asheville High?
Asheville High has 1,221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,166 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asheville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Asheville High is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Asheville High?
31.8% of students at Asheville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asheville High?
The largest demographic group at Asheville High is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asheville High?
Asheville High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Asheville High rank among high schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Asheville High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Asheville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Asheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Asheville City Schools?
Besides Asheville High, Asheville City Schools also operates Asheville Middle (670 students), Claxton Elementary (405 students), and Isaac Dickson Elementary (390 students). See the Asheville City Schools district page for the complete list.