Very Good
#50 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 12% of private schools
Asheville School
High School · Asheville, NC
A private high school in Asheville, NC serving grades 9th – 12th.
360 ASHEVILLE SCHOOL RD, Asheville, NC 28806
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Asheville School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,723/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,925
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ic ImagineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,218 | Compare → |
| The Franklin School of InnovationCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 5–12 | 1.7 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Eliada AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Asheville School is listed in Asheville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Asheville School
Asheville School is a private high school in Asheville, NC, serving approximately 296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Asheville School
What grades does Asheville School serve?
Asheville School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Asheville School?
Asheville School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asheville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asheville School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Asheville School rank in NC?
Asheville School ranks #50 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Asheville School's MySchoolScout rating?
Asheville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Asheville School a private school?
Yes, Asheville School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Asheville School a religious school?
No, Asheville School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Phone
- (828) 254-6345
- Area population (ZIP 28806)
- 45,644
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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