Asheville High

Asheville High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
419 McDowell St,  Asheville, NC
Asheville City Schools
3.8
3.2
1,135 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Jesse Dingle
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
66.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
65.6%
Black
16.4%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#7 Best HS For Athletes in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 256 Students
North Carolina State University 255 Students
Appalachian State University 190 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 188 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 112 Students
Western Carolina University 100 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 93 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville 83 Students
Clemson University 77 Students
Elon University 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 102 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 62 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Environmental Science 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Pre-Law Studies 36 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Chemistry 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 163 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/12/2023
Really enjoyed the school, decent access to AP classes, many devoted teachers. I was able to explore a wide variety of subjects and interests through my classes and extracurriculars.
3.0 Alum
7/9/2023
I transferred to Asheville High my Senior year from a college prep school. I was disappointed with how my credits transferred, but I understand that the curriculum was different.
4.0 Alum
6/29/2023
I enjoy how the admin accepts the student body and allows them to express themselves in positive ways. I would like to see the school board accept the student body more and ask for their opinions more often. Overall I think the educators are great and if they had higher pay they would stay for longer.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/28/2023
DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. They are unsupportive of students and parents. When you ask for help on how to use tools like Canvas, they will not respond, even when asked several times. As a parent you will have a hard time getting direct communication from the Guidance Counselors. They are too busy...
5.0 student
6/13/2016
I I am a senior Asheville high school and can honestly say that this is an amazing school, they offer the avid program which is very beneficial for students who want to prepare for college. The school also pushes students to take higher-level honors and AP classes, unlike many others in the in Bunco...
1.0 parent
7/14/2014
They will take a good care of their own! Politics and low integrity can lead to low motivation and self-esteem, which is the opposite of what they promise. It is bad that we entrust the most precious in our lives - our children whom they can inflict life long damage.
5.0 parent
3/2/2014
My daughter is a Freshman at AHS. She absolutely love it here and say her teachers are the best she has ever had. There is a strong sense of comrodery amoungst this diverse group of kids and they truly care for each other. She has never seen bullying, is academically challenged (she takes honors lev...

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