Christ School

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AP/Advanced Courses
Sports
Extracurriculars
College Matriculation
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500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704

Tel: 8286846232

www.christschool.org

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Christ School is a college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Our mission is to produce educated men of good character, prepared for both scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society.

Upcoming Events and News:

Bennett David '18 Wins Congressional Award Gold Medal - 07/26/2017 - Bennett David '18 was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal on June 21, 2017 at a ceremony at the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. After the awards ceremony, Bennett attended a dinner with members of Congress.

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Listed among the top 5 all-boys schools (out of 38 all-boys schools) for:

Category Attribute
Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered

Definition of Terms 2016 School Data	Christ School	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	8-12	9-12
School Type	All-boys	Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support	Yes	Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1900	1910
Campus Size	500 acres	105 acres

Student Body

Enrollment	291 students	298 students
% Students of Color	13%	20%
% International Students	8%	20%
% Students Boarding	75%	66%
Average SAT Score	n/a	* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	1020 - 1340	-
Offers Post-Grad Year	No	No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes	Yes	No
Frequency of Saturday Classes	Monthly	Weekly
Classroom Dress Code	Formal (Shirt and Tie )	Casual
Average Class Size	11 students	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	1:7
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	16	16
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	65%	70%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances

Endowment Size	$17 million	$16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$49,995	$52,698
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$26,550	$28,400
% Students on Financial Aid	42%	35%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	$15,500	$22,000
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%	56%
Director of Admissions	Palmer Straughn
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	16
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 Physics C, AP Physics I, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History, AP World History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered	19	14
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations	34	23
Extracurriculars	Big Brother Program, Boy Scouts of America, Chinese Club, Community Service Club, Environmental Club, Film Club, Fishing Club, Frisbee Golf, Habitat for Humanity, Investment Club, Judiciary Committee, Kayak Club/Christ School Stoutters, Kayaking, Merit Program, National Honor Society, Notes from the Soul, Physics Club, Pickers, Prefects, Public Speaking, Rotary Interact Club, Senior Leaders, Senior Proctors, Skeet Club, Ski/Snowboard Team, Show More (9 extracurriculars)

College Matriculation

Year: 2010 - 2015	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	UNC- Chapel Hill	23
	Clemson Univerity	12
	University of South Carolina	10
	North Carolina State University	8
	Wake Forest University	6
	Duke University	5
	Harvard University	2
	United States Military Academy at West Point	2
	University of Virginia	2
	Vanderbilt University	2
	Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

Christ School, an all-boys college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, is known for educating boys through its fourfold philosophy:
- First and most important, we challenge and encourage each student, in the nurturing environment of a close-knit campus, to develop academically to his maximum potential.
- Second, through competitive sports, student self-government, and a variety of extracurricular activities, we help each student to develop his physical fitness and leadership skills, and his respect for others regardless of their origins, cultures or beliefs.
- Third, by involvement in the care of our campus home, students learn civic duty, along with a sense of the dignity of honest labor.
- Finally, through religious instruction and regular participation in Chapel activities, each of our students learns the sustaining value of faith and spiritual growth throughout his life.
Our hallmarks include small classes, 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 athletic program features 19 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
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Charles Wright '53 - Poet Laureate of the United States (2014-15)