How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Community High School | Owen High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Black Mountain, NC |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 127 | 649 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.6:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.6% | 98.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Community High School | Owen High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,585 | $13,585 |
| District | Buncombe County Schools | Buncombe County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Community High School | Owen High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 71.8% |
| African American | 22.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 17.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Community High School | Owen High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 224:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 92.4% | 18.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 34 | 48 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.