What grades does Early College serve?

As a High school, Early College serves students in Asheville, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Early College located?

You can find Early College in Asheville, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College?

At Early College, there are approximately 25.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Asheville, NC?

Early College is among the schools serving Asheville, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Early College — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Asheville, North Carolina|Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, NC 28801

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Fri

Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Optional Teacher Workday (No School for Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Fall Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Fall Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Optional Teacher Workday (No School for Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Varsity Football (H) vs TC Roberson ( Teacher Appreciation)Staff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–13

Enrollment

276

Student:Teacher

25.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Buncombe County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.9%

Phone

(828)232-4123

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

80-89%

Math Proficiency

70-79%

Graduation Rate

>=90%

Chronic Absenteeism

1.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

59 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

213 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

51 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25.8:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

287

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

10.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,585

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,314

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,526

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 51%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$415,438

-4.0% 1yr+32.2% 5yr

Asheville, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.3%

Below 150% poverty line

3.6%

Unemployment rate

11.3%

Uninsured residents

8.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,795

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,603

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

942 (36%)

Other Health Impairment

437 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

366 (14%)

Autism

299 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

204 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

41 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

271

Current enrollment

Stable(+3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Early Dismissal

half_day

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Optional Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break - No School

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Buncombe County Schools. Early College follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - No School District-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Optional Teacher Workday (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Fall Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Optional Teacher Workday (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Varsity Football (H) vs TC Roberson ( Teacher Appreciation)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day Holiday District-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	PTO Holiday Shop in the Jerry Plemmons GymnasiumDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	ACRHS Holiday Choral ConcertDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Optional Teacher Workday (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School District-wide Happy Holidays, Rockets!	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Break - HolidayDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Holiday - New Year's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Optional Teacher Workday (No school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Holiday (no school for students)District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Designated Teacher Workday (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Designated Teacher Workday (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Sun, Mar 21, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students & Staff	Break	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students & Staff	Break	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Spring Break Holiday (No school for students)District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students & Staff	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School for Students & Staff	Break	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Optional Teacher Workday (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—