At a glance
Reported students
1,013
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490
Erwin High: 1,013 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,058
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
What the reported data says about Erwin High
Erwin High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Asheville. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Buncombe County Schools. NCES reports 1,013 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.4%). English learners represent 10.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Erwin High
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.5%
- Hispanic35.4%
- Black9.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buncombe County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Enka High
High · Grades 09–12
1,051 reported students
North Buncombe High
High · Grades 09–12
896 reported students
Reynolds High
High · Grades 09–12
1,169 reported students
Owen High
High · Grades 09–12
649 reported students
Roberson High
High · Grades 09–12
1,479 reported students
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
High · Grades 09–12
372 reported students
Public schools near Erwin High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesbitt Discovery Academy High · Buncombe County Schools | 09–12 | 372 | 2.6 mi |
| Early College High · Buncombe County Schools | 09–13 | 271 | 5.2 mi |
| Center for Career Innovation High · Buncombe County Schools | 09–13 | 41 | 5.2 mi |
| Asheville High High · Asheville City Schools | 09–12 | 1,221 | 5.2 mi |
| Silsa High · Asheville City Schools | 09–12 | 332 | 5.3 mi |
| The Franklin School of Innovation High · Charter · The Franklin School of Innovation | 05–12 | 717 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Erwin High
What grades does Erwin High serve?
Erwin High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Buncombe County Schools.
How many students attend Erwin High?
Erwin High reported 1,013 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,058 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Erwin High?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 1,013 students and 69.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Erwin High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Erwin High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buncombe County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Erwin High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Erwin High in?
Erwin High is part of Buncombe County Schools, based in Asheville, NC, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Erwin High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nesbitt Discovery Academy (2.6 mi), Early College (5.2 mi), Center for Career Innovation (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.