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Roberson High

250 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803Buncombe County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,491
Students
Total enrolled
89%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,785
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,491 students in grades 09–12 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,785 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Roberson High is a very large high in Asheville, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 1,491 students. The district invests $14,785 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Roberson High

1,491
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
96
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution802 male · 689 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 643 students
Student Composition
58%
23%
9%
Asian3%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black9%
Multiracial7%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370045000164

Academic Outcomes at Roberson High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
89%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 54th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28803

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,785Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,785
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,505
Student Support$2,809
Administration$1,774
Operations$2,218
Other$1,479
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,785 spent per student, an estimated $6,550 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
29%
State government
49.5%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal programs
21.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Estes ElementaryFairview ElementaryWest Buncombe ElementaryNorth Buncombe Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Koontz IntermediateValley Springs MiddleEnka MiddleEnka Intermediate
+7 more
↓
High School
Reynolds HighErwin HighEnka HighNorth Buncombe High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBuncombe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBuncombe County Schools →
Phone: (828)654-1765
NCES ID: 370045000164
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Asheville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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1,133 students · 09–12
● 45 opp42% FRL
High
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1,096 students · 09–12
64% FRL
High
Enka High
1,045 students · 09–12
● 36 opp58% FRL
High
North Buncombe High
956 students · 09–12
● 40 opp42% FRL
Elem
Estes Elementary
732 students · PK–05
● 45 opp49% FRL
High
Owen High
689 students · 09–12
● 32 opp48% FRL
Elem
Fairview Elementary
659 students · KG–05
● 39 opp41% FRL
Mid
Koontz Intermediate
650 students · 05–06
● 45 opp50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
250 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.