Christ School

500 Christ School Road, Asheville, NC 28704 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: (800) 422-3212
Grades: (Boarding) 8-12 | 250 students
"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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| 2012 School Data
Christ School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 8-12 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1900 1906
Campus Size 500 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 250 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 7% 18%
Percent International Students 11% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 75% 67%
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 Formal
(Shirt and Tie )		 Casual
Average Class Size 12 students 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% 65%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $11 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,870 $45,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $22,750 $24,600
Percent Students on Financial Aid 42% 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,000 $19,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 69% 60%
Director of Admissions Garrison Conner  
Associate Director of Admissions Eric Thorp '01  

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

AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 16 14
AP/Advanced Courses
AP Art History AP Biology
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry AP Computer Science
AP English Language AP English LIterature
AP Environmental Science AP European History
AP French AP Latin
AP Music Theory AP Physics B
AP Spanish Language AP Statistics
AP U.S. Government and Politics AP U.S. History

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Wrestling

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9 23
Extracurriculars
BBQ Club Drama
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Polar Bear Club
Senior Proctors Ski/Snowboard Team
Trap and Skeet Triple Threat Club
Young Republicans

College Matriculation:
Year: 2009-2011
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
UNC- Chapel Hill 12
Wofford College 8
Hampden-Sydney College 5
University of South Carolina 5
Duke University 3
Wake Forest University 3
Carnegie Mellon University 2
Texas Christian University 2
Virginia Tech 2
Harvard 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.

  • LD types supported: Yes
  • School accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS),Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) & Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Nearby Schools:

Christ School
Gr. 8-12 | All-Boys | 0 mi. away
Asheville School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 10.1 mi. away
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Gr. 5-12 | Co-Ed | 61.4 mi. away
Tallulah Falls School
Gr. 6-12 | Co-Ed | 71.5 mi. away
The King's Academy
Gr. Pre-K-12 | Co-Ed | 75.7 mi. away

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