Overview
Ashe County Early College High is a public high serving grades 9–13 in West Jefferson, North Carolina. The school enrolls 131 students. It is part of the Ashe County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
32.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–13
DistrictAshe County Schools
County37009
CityWest Jefferson
ZIP28694
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370021003474
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment131
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)