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
1190
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
1190
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
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

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 176 Students
Appalachian State University 144 Students
North Carolina State University 110 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 109 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 104 Students
University of North Carolina Asheville 67 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 60 Students
East Tennessee State University 59 Students
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 56 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 58 Students
Biology 42 Students
Business 38 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 149 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/9/2025
Enka High School has some good teachers. I have bonded with several thru my years here. No sports or band for me. I loved being in choir and clubs.
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.
4.0 Sophomore
1/15/2024
There are worse schools out there, and I think Enka is just alright. Good teachers can be found, and great teachers are definitely there, like Mr. Jones. The English department is a joke, but most teachers do genuinely try and strive for students' success. The building could be more decretive, it feels like the backrooms sometimes. Also shoutout to the wings.
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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 1190 and an ACT score of 24. 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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