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Asheville School
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  • Private, Boarding
  • ASHEVILLE, NC

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade unavailable
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Sports
    grade B+

About

Applying

Application Deadline
February 1
Application Fee
$60
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$42,535
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$71,930
Received Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid
$31,000
From Asheville School

Asheville School, a coed boarding school for students in grades 9 through 12, has provided an outstanding education to young people for more than 120 years.

Amid rugged mountains, a place of limitless possibilities. Find yourself here.

It is a privilege to learn and live at Asheville School. In this small and special enclave among ancient mountains, you will never get lost or lose yourself. Your role in our community is vital.

The open road before you is best traveled by those who dare to be extraordinary. We cannot predict your future, but we will prepare you with all we know to be true. You will learn that you belong here—just as you belong everywhere. This experience will be one that you cherish forever. You will graduate a truer, braver, wiser version of yourself. And what you share with others will be something unique. It will be you.

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Asheville School Rankings

Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1350
91 responses
Average ACT
29
87 responses

Our Curriculum Inspires

academic spotlight

A rigorous academic curriculum is the cornerstone of the Asheville School experience. Expectations are set high for our students, because we believe in what they can achieve and in the merit of the challenge it takes to get there. The more they grow and learn, the more they understand who they are meant to be. Our students graduate fully prepared for college—and for a life of purpose.

Culture & Safety

Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responses
Poll
56%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 38 responses
  • Senior bonfire
    26%
  • Hanging out on hall
    24%
  • Advisory Lunch
    8%
  • Camping trip
    8%
  • CDD
    8%
  • Spirit Week
    8%
  • Everyone required to go to plays/performances
    5%

Boarding

Students Boarding
75%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
Bahamas, China, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
International Boarding Students
22%

Students

Diversity
grade unavailable
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
294
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses
59%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
55%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 20 responses
Poll
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 20 responses
Poll
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 20 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
67%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 12 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 12 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 12 responses

Asheville School Reviews

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