Asheville School (2026 Profile)

5.00 (4 reviews)

Tel: (828) 254-6345

360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806

www.ashevilleschool.org

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Asheville School Photo #1 - Asheville School. An Education for an Inspired Life.

Asheville School Photo #3 - Boyd Chapel.

Asheville School Photo #4 - Smaller classes allow students to engage in respectful discussion and debate with their peers or one-on-one guidance with their teacher. The average class size is 13.

Asheville School Photo #5 - Asheville School classrooms are a warm and inviting place. While the substance of the curriculum is traditional, teachers use innovation to connect the subject matter to their students and keep it relevant.

Asheville School Photo #6 - Students at Asheville School are a part of a very close and caring community.

Asheville School Photo #7 - We have theater, dance and music productions every year.

Asheville School Photo #8 - Asheville School has 21 interscholastic sports teams and the school's athletic facilities are considered among the best in the Southeast.

Asheville School Photo #9 - School Spirit - Go Blues!

Asheville School Photo #10 - Friends bound together by White & Blue!

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 picturesque 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.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 297 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $78,950
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $48,850
Acceptance rate: 40%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Asheville School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Asheville School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

Year Founded

1900

1909

Campus Size

300 acres

125 acres

School Motto

Dare to beExtraordinary.

Student Body

Enrollment

297 students

300 students

% Students of Color

15%

25%

% International Students

22%

20%

% Students Boarding

75%

70%

Average SAT Score

1307
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

SAT range (25th-75th percentile)

1170 - 1350

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Casual

Average Class Size

13 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

34%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Accreditations

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Biology AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry

AP English Literature AP French

AP Music Theory AP Physics B

AP Physics C AP Spanish

AP StatisticsAP Computer Science

AP Environmental ScienceAP European English

AP European HistoryAP Studio Art

Honors Algebra II Honors American Studies, History

Honors Chemistry Honors Chinese II

Honors Chinese IVHonors Chinese V

Honors European Studies, HistoryHonors French II

Honors French IIIHonors French IV

Honors GeometryHonors Humanities Seminar

Honors Humanities Seminar IIHonors Physics

Honors Precalculus Honors Precalculus, Advanced

Honors Spanish IIHonors Spanish III

Honors Spanish IVHonors World Studies, English

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$69.2 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$78,950

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$48,850

$33,500

Tuition international students

$74,450

$53,975

% Students on Financial Aid

35%

40%

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

SSAT Required

Yes

Average Percentile SSAT

63%

Acceptance Rate

40%

58%

Director of Admissions

Michael Heyward
Megan Markovic

Associate Director of Admissions

Derry Roberson Babaoff

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Colors

blue and white

School Mascot

Blue

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

App DevelopmentBird Watching Club

Black Student UnionBow Tie Society

Chess ClubChristian Fellowship

CinemaCooking Club

CyclingDesign Club

ForensicsGay Straight Alliance

Hoste Society (tour guides)International Club

Martial Arts ClubMath Club

MicrolendingMitchell Cabinet (Service Club)

Multicultural ClubPeer Tutoring

Photography ClubRobotics

Student Activities CommitteeStudent Council

Table Tennis ClubThe Ashnoca (Student Newspaper)

Theatre Performance

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Arts and Music Programs:

Chapel ChoirChorus

DanceDrama

Handbell ChoirSongCraft

Studio ArtThe Blue and White (Yearbook)

The Review (Literary Magazine)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

EquestrianMountaineering

College Matriculation

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School Notes

Founded in 1900, Asheville School is one of the few remaining true small boarding schools in America.
This is a nurturing community, where our students and faculty genuinely know one another - thanks to family-style seated meals, senior chapel talks and century-old traditions.
We offer a rigorous college preparatory program. Many of our graduates are accepted to the most prestigious schools in the country. In fact, the majority of our recent graduates are attending colleges and universities Barron's rates as "highly selective" and "most selective."
We teach 21st century and timeless skills - critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity - in a traditional setting, where students are known and loved.
Our acceptance rate is 40 percent, and we have alumni in all 50 states and in about 35 countries around the world.
Our 300-acre campus, with pastoral fields encircled by the Blue Ridge Mountains, is nestled in the city of Asheville, North Carolina. In fact, Architectural Digest named Asheville School the most beautiful private high school in North Carolina in 2018.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Amy "Bellamy" Young 1987 - Amy "Bellamy" Young is an actress best known for her role as First Lady Mellie Grant on ABC’s political drama series Scandal.
- Pete Dye, Jr. 1944 - Dye designed world-renowned golf courses, including Oak Tree in Oklahoma City, The Johns Island Club in Vero Beach, the Harbortown Golf Course in Hilton Head, The Saw Grass Course in Ponte Vedra and the Ocean Course in Kiawah.
- Jose Gonzalez 1985 - In 2017, Gonzalez was appointed as Mexico's Minister of Finance under President Peña Nieto. He previously served as the CEO of Petróleos Mexicanos, more commonly known as PEMEX.
- Charles Ries 1968 - Charles Ries was the U.S. Ambassador to Greece from 2004-2007. He served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs from 2000-2004, overseeing U.S.-European Union economics, energy, and public diplomacy.
- Frederick F. Wherry 1990 - Wherry is a professor of sociology at Princeton University. He serves as the department representative for the Department of Sociology, and he has served as vice-president and president of the Social Science History Association.
- Jennifer Pharr-Davis 2001 - In 2011, Jennifer Pharr-Davis set the record for the fastest thru hike of the Appalachian Trail with a time of 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes. She has written two memoirs: Becoming Odyssa and Called Again.
- James Hormel 1950 - James Hormel was the first openly gay person to serve as a United States Ambassador. He was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1999 to be the Ambassador to Luxembourg. He is the grandson of George A. Hormel, founder of Hormel Foods.
- Levin H. Campbell 1944 - Honorable Judge Levin H. Campbell was confirmed to serve on the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 1972. He served as Chief Judge from 1983 to 1990 and assumed senior status in 1992.
- Perla Haney-Jardine 2015 - Perla Haney-Jardine is an actress best known for her roles in Steve Jobs (2015), Future Weather (2012), Spider-Man 3 (2007) and Kill Bill: Vol 2 (2004).

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Asheville School cost?

Asheville School's tuition is approximately $78,950 for boarding students and $48,850 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Asheville School?

The acceptance rate of Asheville School is 40%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from Asheville School?

Asheville School famous alumni include: Amy "Bellamy" Young 1987, Pete Dye, Jr. 1944, Jose Gonzalez 1985, Charles Ries 1968, Frederick F. Wherry 1990, Jennifer Pharr-Davis 2001, James Hormel 1950, Levin H. Campbell 1944 and Perla Haney-Jardine 2015.

What sports does Asheville School offer?

Asheville School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Asheville School is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.

What is Asheville School's ranking?

Asheville School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most sports offered and High # of AP/advanced courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Asheville School?

The application deadline for Asheville School is Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Asheville School Alumni #1
Class of 2005
5.0012/16/2010
Sewanee: The University of the South

Asheville School is situated in the most beautiful area of the country. My dorm looked out over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nothing could have been better for a teenager to wake up to. . .

Asheville School Alumni #2
Class of 2006
5.0012/16/2010
Emory University

Required Afternoon Activities made our campus pretty special. You were forced to sign up for either a sport, music, theater, or art to take up your afternoons. It was pretty beneficial because it. . .

Asheville School Alumni #3
Class of 2006
5.009/18/2006
Harvard University

What really sets Asheville School apart are the teachers and how much they care about the students. I have never seen or heard tell of another faculty as devoted to their students and to helping. . .

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