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School Comparison

Asheville High
vs.
Buncombe County Early College High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Asheville High
Buncombe County Early College High School
  • Asheville High reported a higher chronically absent students than Buncombe County Early College High School (366 vs. 23).
  • Asheville High reported a higher gifted & talented than Buncombe County Early College High School (394 vs. 59).
  • Asheville High reported a higher sat/act participation than Buncombe County Early College High School (300 vs. 51).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Asheville High reported a higher chronically absent students than Buncombe County Early College High School (366 vs. 23).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Asheville High reported a higher graduating cohort than Buncombe County Early College High School (264 vs. 53).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Asheville High reported a higher gifted & talented than Buncombe County Early College High School (394 vs. 59).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Asheville High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Buncombe County Early College High School (42 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Asheville High reported a higher students per counselor than Buncombe County Early College High School (284.8:1 vs. 278:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Asheville High

3 metrics were reported by Asheville High. Comparable data for Buncombe County Early College High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
88%
AP courses offered
17
AP enrollment
264

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Asheville High
$16,507.37
Buncombe County Early College High School
$13,585.35
Local revenue share
Asheville High
48%
Buncombe County Early College High School
33.8%
State revenue share
Asheville High
42.6%
Buncombe County Early College High School
50.8%
Federal revenue share
Asheville High
9.4%
Buncombe County Early College High School
15.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Asheville High
28%
Buncombe County Early College High School
26.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Buncombe County
$70,578
Buncombe County
$70,578
Poverty rate
Buncombe County
11.8%
Buncombe County
11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Buncombe County
44.6%
Buncombe County
44.6%
Unemployment rate
Buncombe County
4.3%
Buncombe County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.