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Enka High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
475 Enka Lake Rd,
Candler, NC
Buncombe County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs Tonya Robinson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
B
B-
C
B-
B-
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
33.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
252:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
70%
Hispanic
23.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Carolina University
168 Students
Appalachian State University
140 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
105 Students
North Carolina State University
103 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
102 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville
67 Students
East Tennessee State University
59 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
56 Students
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
55 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
50 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
58 Students
Biology
40 Students
Business
36 Students
Psychology
36 Students
Political Science and Government
21 Students
Criminology
17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
15 Students
Education
15 Students
Engineering
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/18/2024
Enka can put you with the right people if you put a bit of effort into it, with there theater department my life has improved because I have found the people I belong with. While not all of the students put in the effort the ones that do are great people.
9/16/2024
My family and myself love Enka high school. My parents graduated from Enka. All of the teachers and staff of Enka are great.
8/20/2024
Enka High School had poor diversity in students and most likely overall for the general area. Multiple teachers doubled as coaches. Teachers varied on their expertise.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/7/2022
This has been our personal experience with Enka High School, and I’d like to address both some concerns with Academics and School environment.As far as academics go-If you have a child or student who wants to go into the arts, I would suggest that Enka High School is not a good school for advancemen...
5/6/2015
This school is horrid. I am not pushed in any of my classes and my teachers act surprised when I ask for more work. My teachers have told my class that they do not expect us to pass the final exams. I am highly dissatisfied here. I cannot wait to switch school.
7/22/2014
Enka is amazing so far. Im going into my sophomore year and the school is great, my classmates are very....unique (; and AP classes are very well rounded. Can't wait for my 2nd year at Enka
8/29/2013
Fantastic school. I transferred to Enka my senior year, and started my first day without knowing a soul. By the end of my year, I did not want to leave. I had gone to a private catholic school in FL where I was extremely unhappy. Bullying was a huge issue at my prior school. Everyone at Enka was fri...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$201K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
106
Median Lot Size
27,442 Sq Ft
% Renters
27%
Average Household Income
$86,404
% of College Grads
30.3%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,684 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,295 - $2,055 per month
- Haven at Enka Lake
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 840+ Sq Ft
- 196 Winter Forest Dr
- Candler, NC
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Ledges Whitewater & River Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Trails
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Walnut Island River Park
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Enka High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Candler, NC, in the Bent Creek neighborhood, and is served by the Buncombe County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,037 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Enka High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Franklin School of Innovation, Enka Middle School, Enka Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Candler has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Enka High School.