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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.
Advanced Topics in Mathematics (Advanced), American History (Advanced), American Literature (Advanced), Art Portfolio Development (Advanced), Biology (Advanced), Biology (Honors), Calculus AB (Advanced), Calculus BC (Advanced), Chemistry (Advanced), Chemistry (Honors), Computer Science A (Advanced), Economics (Honors), Environmental Science (Advanced), French II (Honors), French III (Honors), French IV (Honors), French Language (Advanced), French Literature (Advanced), Physics (Honors), Physics 1 (Advanced), Physics C (Advanced), Precalculus (Advanced), Precalculus (Honors), Quantitative Reasoning 1 (Honors), Quantitative Reasoning II (Honors), Spanish II (Honors), Spanish III (Honors), Spanish IV (Honors), Spanish Language (Advanced), Spanish Literature (Advanced), Statistics (Advanced), Studio Art III: Advanced Art (Honors)
Bird Watching Club, Black Student Union, Bow Tie Society, Chess Club, Christian Fellowship, Cooking Club, Design Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Hoste Society (tour guides), International Club, Martial Arts Club, Math Club, Microlending, Mitchell Cabinet (Service Club), Multicultural Club, Peer Tutoring, Photography Club, Prefects (Senior Student Leaders), Proctors (Junior Student Leaders), Robotics, Service Projects, Student Activities Committee, Student Council, Students for Environmental Awareness, Table Tennis Club, The Ashnoca (Student Newspaper)
Arts and Music Programs:
Chapel Choir, Chorus, Dance, Drama, Handbell Choir, SongCraft, Studio Art, The Blue and White (Yearbook), The Review (Literary Magazine)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Equestrian, Mountaineering
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).
Asheville School's tuition is approximately $74,450 for private students.
What schools are Asheville School often compared to?
Asheville School is often viewed alongside schools like Christ School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Asheville School?
The acceptance rate of Asheville School is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Asheville School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.
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 22 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Asheville School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports 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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