Ashe County High

Ashe County Schools
184 Campus Drive
West Jefferson, NC 28694
792 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ashe County High School, located in the mountain community of West Jefferson, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Ashe County School District. Situated at 184 Campus Drive, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As the district's sole high school, it plays a central role in the community, fostering an environment that emphasizes student development through a diverse range of core curriculum classes, elective programs, and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is committed to supporting its student body through a balance of academic rigor and community engagement. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ashe County High offers various athletic teams, clubs, and vocational pathways, reflecting the district’s dedication to holistic education. By utilizing its campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school strives to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their personal and professional goals while staying connected to the local culture and values of Ashe County.
792
Total Students
54.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    663 (83.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    100 (12.6 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ashe County Schools
Phone: (336)846-2400
Website: http://www.asheschools.org/achs#calendar1655/20210705/month
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 760
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 9 212
Grade 10 226
Grade 11 186
Grade 12 168
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ashe County Early College High
Ashe County Schools
135 Students
363 Campus Dr
West Jefferson, NC 28694 (0.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 13