Christ School - Asheville, North Carolina/NC

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Christ School

500 Christ School Road, Asheville, NC 28704 -

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"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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Christ School

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Overview:
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	8-12	9-12
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	135 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	Less than once a month
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%	60%
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	$22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid	46%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$16,230	$18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Dec. 1 / Jan. 15 / rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Acceptance Rate	69%	60%
Director of Admissions	Denis Stokes
Associate Director of Admissions	Garrison Conner

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

AP U.S. History	AP U.S. Government and Politics
AP Spanish Language	AP Physics B
AP Music Theory	AP European History
AP Environmental Science	AP English LIterature
AP English Language	AP Computer Science
AP Chemistry	AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB	AP Biology
AP Art History

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball	Basketball
Cross Country	Football
Golf	Lacrosse
Soccer	Swimming
Tennis	Track and Field
Wrestling


College Matriculation:
Year: 2002-2004	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	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

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