Christ School (2026 Profile)

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Tel: (828) 684-6232

500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704

www.christschool.org

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Christ School is a college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Our mission is to produce educated men of good character, prepared for both scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 300 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,650
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $37,795
Acceptance rate: 67%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 10 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Christ School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 107 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Christ School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

8-12

9-12

School Type

All-boys

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Year Founded

1900

1909

Campus Size

500 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

SUCCESSUS FIDELITATE

Student Body

Enrollment

300 students

% Students of Color

20%

25%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

70%

Average SAT Score

1204
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

SAT range (25th-75th percentile)

1090 - 1340

Average ACT score

24
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Less than once a month

Weekly

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Shirt and Tie

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

62%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Computer Science

AP English LanguageAP English LIterature

AP Environmental ScienceAP Physics C

AP Physics IAP Spanish Language

AP StatisticsAP U.S. Government and Politics

AP U.S. HistoryAP World History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$18.5 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$73,650

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$37,795

$33,500

Tuition international students

$68,500

$53,975

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$63,925

$44,000

% Students on Financial Aid

42%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$15,500

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Dec. 15 / Feb. 10 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Acceptance Rate

67%

58%

Director of Admissions

Palmer Straughn

Associate Director of Admissions

Erasto Hatchett

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryCycling

FootballFreestyle Skiing

GolfKayaking

LacrosseMountain Biking

MountaineeringRock Climbing

SnowboardingSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Wrestling

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Colors

Green

School Mascot

Greenies

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Big Brother ProgramCommunity Service Club

Judiciary CommitteeKayaking

Library ClubMerit Program

National Honor SocietyPrefects

Public SpeakingSenior Leaders

Student Honor CouncilStudent Tutors

Triple Threat ClubYearbook

Young Life

Club or Organization:

Art and Literary MagazineBlue Key (admission guides)

Boy Scouts of AmericaCadet Art Show - Alumni Weekend

Coosa International Tennis AcademyJunior States of America

Korean Culture ClubMeant to be RED newspaper

Physics ClubSchool Senate

Senior Peer LeadersSesquipedalians

Soccer AcademyStudent Admissions Representatives (STARS)

The Struan (Literary and Arts Magazine)Toastmasters

Writing Lab

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Recreational Athletic Programs:

KiwanisSHADES

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

UNC- Chapel Hill

North Carolina State University

Clemson University

Elon University

University of South Carolina

Wofford College

Appalachian State University

University of Tenneessee

Duke University

Sewanee: The University of the South

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School Notes

Christ School, an all-boys college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, is known for educating boys through its four pillars:
- Academic Rigor
- Leadership
- Spirituality
- The Dignity of Manual Labor
Our hallmarks include small classes, AP and honors courses in all subjects, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and an outstanding faculty.
The nationally recognized Outdoor Program utilizes our 500-acre campus and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
The athletic program features 19 teams in 11 sports, assuring places for all boys.
Graduates attend leading national colleges and universities.
Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, we serve boys of all faiths.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Charles Wright '53 - Poet Laureate of the United States (2014-15)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Christ School cost?

Christ School's tuition is approximately $73,650 for boarding students and $37,795 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Christ School?

The acceptance rate of Christ School is 67%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from Christ School?

Christ School famous alumni include: Charles Wright '53.

What sports does Christ School offer?

Christ School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Wrestling.

What is Christ School's ranking?

Christ School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low student-teacher ratio.

When is the application deadline for Christ School?

The application deadline for Christ School is Dec. 15 / Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Christ School Alumni #1
Class of 2018
5.0012/13/2019
Birmingham Southern College

I think that one of the most unique aspects of Christ School is the morning job program. Many boarding schools have students take care of the light cleaning in their respective dormitories once a week. . .

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