- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Asheville, NC
Roberson High
Federal NCES profile for Roberson 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 370045000164
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberson High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberson High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberson High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Roberson High held near 1,495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.7 → 93.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370045000164 · Asheville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,479 enr · 15.6:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Reynolds High (1,169 students)
Roberson High held near 1,495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.7 → 93.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Roberson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Roberson High
1,479 students
- Reynolds High
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 Roberson High reports 1,479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberson High compares
Roberson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,479 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,479
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Roberson High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Roberson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberson 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.
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
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 (~1,479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberson High
How many students attend Roberson High?
Roberson High has 1,479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,491 (2022-23) → 1,495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberson High is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Roberson High?
39.8% of students at Roberson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberson High?
The largest demographic group at Roberson High is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberson High?
Roberson 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 Roberson High rank among high schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberson 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 Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Roberson High, Buncombe County Schools also operates Reynolds High (1,169 students), Enka High (1,051 students), and Erwin High (1,013 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.