Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College is a public community college in Asheville, North Carolina.
Serving 237 students in grades 9-13, Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Early College's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
38%
21%
Black
3%
25%
White
54%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College's ranking?
Early College is ranked #78 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Early College often compared to?
Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Asheville High School, School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College?
The graduation rate of Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Early College?
237 students attend Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Early College students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early College?
Early College has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early College offer ?
Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College part of?
Early College is part of Buncombe County Schools.
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