- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Asheville, NC
Reynolds High
Federal NCES profile for Reynolds High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370045000133
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reynolds High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Reynolds High has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reynolds High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Reynolds High held near 1,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.1 → 67.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370045000133 · Asheville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,169 enr · 16.9:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Reynolds High held near 1,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.1 → 67.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Reynolds High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberson High
Roberson High
1,479 students
- This school
Reynolds High
1,169 students
- Enka High
Enka High
1,051 students
- Erwin High
Erwin High
1,013 students
- North Buncombe
North Buncombe High
896 students
- Estes Elementa
Estes Elementary
754 students
What this shows Reynolds High reports 1,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reynolds High compares
Reynolds 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,169 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,169
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Reynolds High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Reynolds High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reynolds High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~1,169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reynolds High
How many students attend Reynolds High?
Reynolds High has 1,169 students enrolled. It is a high school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,133 (2022-23) → 1,156 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reynolds High?
The student-teacher ratio at Reynolds High is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reynolds High?
37.8% of students at Reynolds High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reynolds High?
The largest demographic group at Reynolds High is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reynolds High?
Reynolds High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Reynolds High rank among high schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Reynolds High ranks #7 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 Reynolds High, Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students), Enka High (1,051 students), and Erwin High (1,013 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.