Co-ed boarding school in Asheville, NC serving grades 9-12 with specialized support for special needs and developmental services
Asheville School is a co-ed boarding school set on 300 idyllic acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, founded in 1900. The school serves grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 299 students and an average class size of 13. Its nonsectarian campus offers a supportive community where students develop character and essential life skills through a rigorous academic curriculum and robust co-curricular offerings.
The school provides specialized support for students with diverse needs, including programs for Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Special Needs Support, Therapeutic Services, and Developmental Support. With 38 classroom teachers and 34% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school ensures personalized instruction tailored to each student's IEP goals and learning style within a safe, inspiring environment.
Asheville School offers both boarding and day options, with tuition of $76,950 for boarding students and $47,660 for day students. Admissions are rolling with a deadline of December 10 or February 1, and the school accepts 35% of students on financial aid. Families seeking more details on programs, fees, or admission should contact the admissions office at (828) 254-6345 or visit ashevilleschool.org.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students299
Class Size13:1 ratio
Tuition$76,950
Fin. Aid35% receive aid
Est.1900
DeadlineDec. 10 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Association for Experiential Education (AEE), Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS), Southern Association of Independent Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1900 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $76,950 |
| Tuition Notes | Boarding tuition is $76,950. Day student tuition is $47,660. International students are charged an additional international student fee ($3,300 Canadian Student Fee; $5,000 International Student Fee).Additional details about tuition and fee coverage can be viewed here:, www.ashevilleschool.org |
| Total Students | 299 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 34 |
| Average Class Size | 13 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Chris Sparks |
| Admissions Associate | Anne-Marie Farmer |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 35 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 15 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
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)Show More (16)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
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Sports and Extracurricular Information
| 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 · Weightlifting · Winter Track · Show More (7) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Bird Watching Club · Black Student Union · Christian Fellowship · Cooking Club · Gay Straight Alliance · Hoste Society (tour guides) · International Club · Math Club · Mitchell Cabinet (Service Club) · Multicultural Club · Peer Tutoring · Photography Club · Prefects (Senior Student Leaders) · Robotics · Service Projects · Student Activities Committee · Student Council · Students for Environmental Awareness · The Ashnoca (Student Newspaper) · Show More (3) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Chapel Choir · Chorus · Dance · Drama · Handbell Choir · Studio Art · The Blue and White (Yearbook) · The Review (Literary Magazine) · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Equestrian · Mountaineering |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Association for Experiential Education (AEE) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.ashevilleschool.org/news-events |
Contact the school
(828) 254-6345360 Asheville School Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28806
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