Enrollment
1,169
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370045000133
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reynolds High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reynolds High
Reynolds High is a large high school in Asheville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,169 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,169 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Asheville's high schools, it stands alongside Roberson High (1,479 students): Reynolds High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.6:1).
Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students) and Enka High (1,051 students) alongside Reynolds High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reynolds High compares
Reynolds High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,190
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buncombe County Schools, which includes Reynolds High.
$13,190
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 49.5%
Federal 21.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Reynolds High a good school?
Reynolds High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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