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Christ School
500 Christ School Road, Asheville, NC 28704 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (800)422-3212, ext.

"Christ School, an all-boys college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, is known for educating boys through its fourfold philosophy: I) Academics II) Athletics III) Community Service IV) Spiritual Development..."
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 8-12 6-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1900 1900
Campus Size 500 acres 137 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 227 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 7% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 75% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1400 - 1800 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Monthly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 11 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 16 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 57% 61%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $10 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $37,800 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $19,200 $22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid 46% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $16,230 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Dec. 1 / Jan. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 69% 59%
Director of Admissions Denis Stokes
Associate Director of Admissions Garrison Conner
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 16 14


AP U.S. HistoryAP U.S. Government and Politics
AP Spanish LanguageAP Physics B
AP Music TheoryAP European History
AP Environmental ScienceAP English LIterature
AP English LanguageAP Computer Science
AP ChemistryAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus ABAP Biology
AP Art History 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 7 23
 
 
BBQ ClubDrama
Polar Bear ClubSenior Proctors
Trap and SkeetTriple Threat Club
Young Republicans 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2002-2004
North Carolina State University
6
Western Carolina University
5
Clemson University
4
Wofford College
4
Duke University
3
UNC-Chapel Hill
3
Brown University
2
Elon University
2
University of the South-Sewanee
2
Emory University
1
School Notes:
  • Christ School, an all-boys college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, is known for educating boys through its fourfold philosophy: I) Academics II) Athletics III) Community Service IV) Spiritual Development
  • A national leader in educating boys, we provide strong college preparation for boys of average to above-average intelligence. Our hallmarks include small classes (10-12 boys); AP and honors courses in all subjects; extensive extracurricular opportunities; and an outstanding faculty.
  • The nationally recognized Outdoor Program utilizes our 500-acre campus and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • The successful athletic program features 17 teams in 11 sports, assuring places for all boys.
  • Graduates attend leading national universities. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, we serve boys of all faiths.
  • Profile last updated: 10/27/2009
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