Community High School

chs.buncombeschools.org/

119 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Community High School, located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is an alternative educational institution within the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, improve their attendance, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas.

The school places a strong emphasis on building a close-knit, supportive culture that prioritizes student-teacher relationships and individualized pathways to success. In addition to core academic coursework, Community High School often integrates social-emotional support and career-readiness strategies to ensure that students are prepared for life after graduation. It serves as a vital resource for the local community, offering an inclusive space where students can regain their academic footing and achieve their educational goals.

119

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	16
Black	20
Two or More	8

White
75 (63.0 %)
Black
20 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (13.4 %)
Two or More
8 (6.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)686-7734
Website:	http://chs.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 20