Enka High School

475 Enka Lake Rd, Candler, NC 28715 | (828) 670-5000

Grades: 9-12
Student Enrollment: 1,262

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3.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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School Description

School Summary and Highlights

Enrolls 1,262 high school students from grades 9-12
2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No

Additional Contact Information

Mailing Address: 475 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC 28715

Principal or Admin: Mr Edwin Spivey
Fax: (828) 670-5007
Website: www.buncombe.k12.nc.us

School Operational Details

Title I Eligible

Additional School Details

School Calendar Description: Traditional

School Schedule: Semester

Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges

College Board Number: 341215

School District Details

Buncombe County Schools District
Per-Pupil Spending: $8,038
Graduation Rate: 71.9%
Dropout Rate: 4.9%
Students Per Teacher: 15.8
Enrolled Students: 25,625

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 1,262
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 75.0
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 661 (52.4%)
Females: 601 (47.6%)

Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown

Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 124 (9.8%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 423 (33.5%)
Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 547 (43.3%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Enka High School Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	5	0.4%
Black	46	3.6%
Asian	13	1.0%
Hispanic	92	7.3%
White	1,106	87.6%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
9th Grade	378	30.0%
10th Grade	343	27.2%
11th Grade	303	24.0%
12th Grade	238	18.9%

Graduation Information (2009)

Graduation Rate

School:

76.3%

District:

74.0%

State:

71.7%

Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.5

3.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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3 reviews for Enka High School

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 06, 2010
Rating: (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
This is probably the worst school I have ever come into contact with. The administration is headed up by an egotistical principal and those directly under him are of barely average intelligence. They are not concerned about the welfare of the students and just want everyone to go through the motions of getting an education. There are a handful of very committed, excellent teachers but your kids will have to take AP course to get them. Other teachers are outright racist and make negative comments about non-white populations and use racial slurs and stereotypes in the classroom. We tried working with the administration to improve options for our children and were yelled at by the principal. I have never seen the level of incompetence nor the inability to think outside of the box that I saw at this school. I am giving the school 1 apple because there are a couple of counselors that really do care about the kids and a handful of teachers that do a great job.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 14, 2010
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
Rex Roland has to go. Teachers are supposed to be setting an example. Everything is deteriorating.The teachers are as bad as the kids. We don't need teachers putting themselves on the same level as the kids and using their words!

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 27, 2008
Rating: (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I have been very happy with the school. The administration and faculty seem to have a genuine concern for the students. The school has been identified as one of the best schools in the country by being selected to participate in the Bill and Melinda Gates study of best schools in the nation. A unique approach to pairing Advanced Placement courses allows the students the opportunity to enroll in more AP classes in preparation for college. The school also stresses the need for students to participate in such things as self directed searches or interest inventories to help them decide what careers they might like to pursue after graduation. Overall, I have found the school to be forward thinking in their approach to the education of my children.

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