Enka High School

Enka High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
475 Enka Lake Rd,  Candler, NC
Buncombe County Schools
3.7
2.9
1,037 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Tonya Robinson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
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
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
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

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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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 172 Students
Appalachian State University 142 Students
North Carolina State University 111 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 109 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 106 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville 68 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 60 Students
East Tennessee State University 58 Students
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 57 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Biology 44 Students
Business 37 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 149 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/13/2024
Enka High School is a good school. The classes available are nice and diverse, the teachers usually do a good job teaching the subject, and it is an overall pretty safe school.
2.0 Senior
1/19/2024
Maybe it's because I'm not a very social person in nature, but I'm not really a fan of my high school or the people in it. Some classes I took, advanced classes, didn't seem to teach me anything. By that I mean the teachers were not enthusiastic to teach, and so the class was not well prepared for an academic environment. Some of my classes worked out very nicely though, often times that was the case, but not always. There are pros and cons to every school, no one is perfect, but I often wish I was more prepared for life outside of high school, I don't feel ready to move on to higher academics and I do intact place blame with Emma's teachers. I will try my best, and I am glad to move on from Enka so I have the chance to fully learn things I'm passionate about.
4.0 Sophomore
12/6/2022
Enka High School provides students with the resources they need to get through life after school. At Enka, the teachers create bonds with their students and make sure they get the help they need. Enka offers free before and after-school tutoring to any student who needs it. The students get to become involved with the school through clubs and athletics. Clubs like student government allow students to have a voice in what goes on at the school.
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2.9 8 Reviews
1.0 other
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...
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1.0 student
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.
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5.0 student
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
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5.0 student
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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North Carolina Buncombe County Candler 28715
Enka High School

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $488,067. 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.

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