Enka High School

475 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Enka High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Enka High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Enka High School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,045 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Enka High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Enka High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#353 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Enka High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Enka High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Enka High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Enka High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
24%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Enka High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Enka High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Enka High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Enka High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Enka High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Enka High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Enka High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Enka High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Enka High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enka High School's ranking?
Enka High School is ranked #353 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Enka High School often compared to?
Enka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asheville High School, North Buncombe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Enka High School?
The graduation rate of Enka High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Enka High School?
1,045 students attend Enka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Enka High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enka High School?
Enka High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Enka High School offer ?
Enka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Enka High School part of?
Enka High School is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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