School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation
A
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
B
Reviews
A
Founded in 1900, Asheville School is an intentionally small co-ed boarding school set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, our supportive community is a place where all are known and valued. In their time on our campus, students develop strong character and essential life skills through a rigorous academic curriculum and robust co-curricular offerings. They leave here ready to shape a changing world.
Our beautiful home along 300 idyllic acres is a safe haven where students learn and thrive both in and outside of the classroom. Framed by mountains, criss-crossed by walking paths, and dotted by pines, it is a place where we feel inspired, connected, and welcome. This special stamp of soil is more than a picturesque learning environment; it defines our experience.
Our beautiful home along 300 idyllic acres is a safe haven where students learn and thrive both in and outside of the classroom. Framed by mountains, criss-crossed by walking paths, and dotted by pines, it is a place where we feel inspired, connected, and welcome. This special stamp of soil is more than a picturesque learning environment; it defines our experience.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$76,950
Enrollment
271
International Students
38%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
34%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$70 million
Average SAT Score
1311
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
13
Boarding %
70
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 1 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #9 | Duke University | 5 |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 3 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 3 |
| Art #18 | Columbia College Chicago | 1 |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 2 |
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Academics
AP Courses
Throughout the fall of 2023, our Academic Committee dedicated considerable time and effort in evaluating the effectiveness of the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum. After careful review that engaged all academic Department Chairs and included the Admissions and College Offices, a unanimous recommendation was made to move away from the AP curriculum here at Asheville School beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
AP Equivalent and Beyond
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American Literature (Advanced)
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Women in Literature (Advanced)
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Contemporary Global Literature (Advanced)
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American History (Advanced)
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Global Affairs (Advanced)
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Statistics (Advanced)
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Calculus (Advanced)
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Topics in Higher Mathematics (Advanced)
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Biology (Advanced)
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Chemistry (Advanced)
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Physics 1 (Advanced)
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Physics C (Advanced)
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Spanish Language & Culture (Advanced)
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Sports
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Cross Country
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Asian Student Union
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Latinx Student Union
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Gender & Sexuality Alliance
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Students for Environmental Action
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Alpha
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Vestry
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Philosophy Club
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Finance Insight
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Film Club
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Student Boosters
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Yearbook
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Hoste Society
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Magic the Gathering Club
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Student Council
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Ashnoca
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Honor Council
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Arts
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Asheville School
Tell me a bit about Asheville School.
Asheville School is Co-ed private boarding school located in North Carolina, US. It was founded 1900 , and currently has about 271 students, 38.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ashevilleschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ashevilleschool.org.
Does Asheville School have rigorous academic requirements?
Asheville School also have 34% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Asheville School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 23.24% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 7.75% go to top 25, and about 4.93% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Asheville School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Asheville School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Asheville School?
The total fee for Asheville School in 2024 is
$76,950 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@ashevilleschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@ashevilleschool.org .
Where is Asheville School located?
Asheville School is located in the State of North Carolina of USA. The closest major city is Asheville, which is about 4 miles away from school. Most families can choose Asheville Regional Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Asheville School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Asheville School is among the most popular schools, within top 62 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Asheville School has been favorited by 555 users.
Also Asheville School has been favorited by 555 users.
How do I complete an application for Asheville School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Asheville School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Asheville School’s official site: http://www.ashevilleschool.org or call them at 828-254-6345.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Asheville School’s official site: http://www.ashevilleschool.org or call them at 828-254-6345.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Asheville School?
Yes, here are few:
Christ School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and
The closest major city is Asheville. You can find out more schools near Asheville here.
The closest major city is Asheville. You can find out more schools near Asheville here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Asheville School?
The overall rating for Asheville School is A-.
The section ratings of Asheville School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Asheville School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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Nearby City
Asheville, located in western North Carolina where the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains meet, is renowned for its stunning scenery, vibrant arts scene, and historic architecture. With a population of about 90,000, it serves as a cultural and tourism hub of the Blue Ridge region. Asheville is best known for the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and its lively downtown arts district. The city is also a culinary and craft beer hotspot, often called the “Beer Capital of the East.”
Population (2022)
94,589
Cost of Living
Lower than average 13%
Nearby Airport
Asheville Regional Airport
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