Private School

Asheville School

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Asheville Area

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Boarding
9-12
ASHEVILLE, NC
Rating 3.76 out of 5 102 reviews

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
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Teachers
grade A minus
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Sports
grade B+

ashevilleschool.org

(828) 254-6345

360 ASHEVILLE SCHOOL ROAD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806

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About Asheville School...

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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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1350

91 responses

Average ACT

87 responses

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More About Asheville School Academics

Our Curriculum Inspires

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.

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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%

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Students

Diversity

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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

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

102 reviews

My experience at Asheville School has been amazing. I chose to be a boarding student mainly to pursue athletic goals but I have grown so much not just as an athlete but as a person. The academically rigorous environment is something that I am very grateful for as it has pushed me to be a better student. The worst part about Asheville School is the strictness and not having the typical high school experience. Now I do not think that it is necessarily possible for this to happen at a boarding school where the school is responsible for our well being but greater freedom would be appreciated. Overall I have definitely enjoyed my time at Asheville School and I am looking forward to being a student leader as a dorm Prefect this upcoming year!

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My opinions on this school have become increasingly complicated over the past few years. This is a place with so much potential for a truly unique home and experience, one that I'm incredibly grateful I got to experience and develop my sense of self in. Asheville School is full of incredible people, and the faculty are especially wonderful in making us feel like an interconnected, mutually-supportive family; however, the school as an institution has consistiently let down this community. It's massively disappointing to see people—both students and faculty—wronged over and over by higher-ups that are increasingly out of touch with our school's culture. They seem to pride themselves on connection to the student body and claim that they have our best interests in mind, but it's clearly superficial—student leaders don't feel respected, and it feels like every decision made is a marketing choice. I hope Asheville School eventually puts the values it showcases back into practice someday.

As a former student of Asheville School, I am thankful for the many things it taught me, but truthfully, this school is a place to send your kids if you want them to become emotionless robots who care about nothing but work. If you are a fun person with a lively attitude, you will be judged, people look at you like you’re crazy. Also, the relationship between students and administration is absolutely toxic. Considering that in the last 4 weeks, 4 different students who have brought so much joy and added so much to our community for years, have been kicked out for one single slip up. This school has no other form of punishment but cutting any kid loose for any mistake they make, as if teens aren’t prone to make mistakes. This method is useless because it teaches kids that if you misbehave, it’s over, there’s no way to right your wrongs or learn from your mistakes and move along. A great place to send a kid if they conform and blend in with the herd, the only way to succeed.

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