School Of Inquiry And Life Science

School Of Inquiry And Life Science

Public High School | Grade 9-12
419 McDowell St,  Asheville, NC
Asheville City Schools
3.9
5.0
341 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nicole Cush
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
55.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.3%
Male
40.7%
White
66%
Black
14.2%
Hispanic
10.8%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#20 Best HS for the Arts in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 82 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 74 Students
Appalachian State University 67 Students
North Carolina State University 56 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 47 Students
Western Carolina University 46 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville 45 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 29 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 28 Students
New York University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 37 Students
Business 18 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Biology 16 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Engineering 12 Students
Film and Video Studies 12 Students
Chemistry 11 Students
Fine Arts 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 60 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
5/17/2023
Outstanding teachers and administration. Wonderful opportunities to attend AB Tech with the dual enrollment.
4.0 Senior
1/1/2022
I have had a great experience in SILSA at Asheville high. The teachers are nice and very helpful. The teachers are also flexible. The classes are small which is nice to where you can get more one on one help anytime. It's easy to build good relationships with your teachers and they also help you get prepared for college.
4.0 Junior
4/9/2020
The teachers are dedicated to giving strong support for the students. The education is adequate, but the school has a very exclusive feeling, not very diverse.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/27/2012
SILSA students get the benefit of a small supportive environment with caring, involved teachers, a principal who knows every student's name and a student body with a community feel. At the same time SILSA students have access to the numerous elective courses available at Asheville High - a great com...
5.0 student
7/1/2008

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School Of Inquiry And Life Science is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Asheville, NC and is served by the Asheville City Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 341 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 54.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. School Of Inquiry And Life Science has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Asheville High, Buncombe County Early College & Middle College, Odyssey Community School, and more. Learn more about what Asheville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near School Of Inquiry And Life Science.

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