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

"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 8-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1900 1903
Campus Size 500 acres 125 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 227 students 278 students
Percent Students of Color 7% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 17%
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% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $10 million $13 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,030 $40,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $19,825 $23,250
Percent Students on Financial Aid 46% 32%
Average Financial Aid Grant $16,230 $17,200
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Dec. 1 / Jan. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
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 Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Computer Science
AP English LanguageAP English LIterature
AP Environmental ScienceAP European History
AP Music TheoryAP Physics B
AP Spanish LanguageAP U.S. Government and Politics
AP U.S. History 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 7 24
 
 
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: 05/10/2010
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