Enka High School
- Public
- CANDLER, NC
Public School
Enka High School
- grade BOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- CANDLER, NC
- Rating 3.7 out of 5 152 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade B minus
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
About
Enrolling
Grades
9-12
Students
990
From Enka High School
Enka is a public high school nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, located just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. We are extremely proud to be the home of over 1,100 students in 9th-12th grades. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, as well as a member of the Buncombe County School system, which has been voted as one of the top 25 systems to go to school in the nation!
Enka High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
55%
Percent Proficient - Math
41%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1160
118 responses
Average ACT
24
88 responses
AP Enrollment
16%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$67,717
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,252
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$253,000
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
94%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responsesPoll
88%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
990
Free or Reduced Lunch
32%
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 16 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 16 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 16 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$44,924
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.7%
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 18 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 18 responses72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 18 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$10,508 / year
National
$12,23992%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 24 responses29%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 24 responses75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 24 responsesEnka High School Reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 152 reviews
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I graduated from Enka High in June of 2022. I loved the experience. Most of the teachers were amazing and would help you succeed in any way they could. I had a few good teachers that supported me in my education and in life. I could go to these teachers whenever I needed to talk about anything school related or otherwise. The students were really supportive. At first I felt like I would be alone, but so many different groups of people opened up to me even though I was the shy one and they encouraged me to get involved in activities such as chorus, International thespian society, and drama club. Overall, I loved my experience at Enka high school and I would happily do it all over again.
Enka High School provides students with the resources they need to get through life after school. At Enka, the teachers create bonds with their students and make sure they get the help they need. Enka offers free before and after-school tutoring to any student who needs it. The students get to become involved with the school through clubs and athletics. Clubs like student government allow students to have a voice in what goes on at the school.
I had an amazing time at Enka. Here I made incredible friendships, took interesting and challenging courses, had meaningful interactions, and set myself up for a bright future. I became connected in the Enka community through clubs, sports, extracurriculars, and class. Here I could grow to my fullest potential and thrive in a positive high school environment