- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Asheville, NC
Erwin High
Federal NCES profile for Erwin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370045000143
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erwin High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Erwin High has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erwin High ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Erwin High held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.4 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 370045000143 · Asheville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 13.3:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Erwin High held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.4 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Erwin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberson High
Roberson High
1,479 students
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High
1,169 students
- Enka High
Enka High
1,051 students
- This school
Erwin High
1,013 students
- North Buncombe
North Buncombe High
896 students
- Estes Elementa
Estes Elementary
754 students
What this shows Erwin High reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erwin High compares
Erwin 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$13,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
262
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Erwin High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buncombe County Schools reports $13,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erwin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erwin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
Asheville High
Standard public school
1,221 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Reynolds High
Standard public school
1,169 students 16.9:1 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 (~1,013 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erwin High
How many students attend Erwin High?
Erwin High has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,096 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erwin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Erwin High is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Erwin High?
58.9% of students at Erwin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erwin High?
The largest demographic group at Erwin High is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erwin High?
Erwin High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Erwin High rank among high schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Erwin High ranks #4 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 Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Erwin High, Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students), Reynolds High (1,169 students), and Enka High (1,051 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.