An Education for an Inspired Life

“Asheville School is unique. No other small co-ed boarding school offers such a commitment to excellence in the context of both unsurpassed physical mountain beauty and a vibrant, safe city. The intimate community feel of this school is central to our mission.”

Archibald R. Montgomery IV8th Head of School

“I feel that I’ve formed so many bonds with all of the students at Asheville School. It’s a really special experience to know all of the students at your high school, to be able to name every single person and to know everybody’s face. It’s such a community. Everyone feels at home and feels like they have someone to turn to.”

Toddy Collett Class of 2015Morganton, NC

ABOUT ASHEVILLE SCHOOLAsheville School is one of the few remaining small boarding schools in America (285 students, 207 boarding students). This is a nurturing community, where our students and faculty genuinely know one another — thanks to family-style meals, senior chapel talks and century-old traditions.

Our acceptance rate is 40%. Founded in 1900, we have alumni in all 50 states and about 35 countries around the world.

We offer a rigorous college preparatory program. Many of our graduates are accepted to the most prestigious schools in the country. In fact, the majority of our recent graduates are attending colleges and universities Barron’s rates as “highly selective” and “most selective.”

We teach 21st century skills (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity) in a traditional setting, where students are known and loved.

Our 300-acre campus is located in an idyllic place. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the campus is in the vibrant, safe city of Asheville, North Carolina.

Our Core Values:

Perseverance IntegrityRespect Compassion

OUR COMMUNITYHead of SchoolArchibald R. Montgomery IV, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, was appointed the School’s eighth Head of School in 2002. Arch and his wife, Phyllis, live on campus in the Fall House. They have two sons, Greg and Tyler.

FacultyMost of the school’s 64 faculty members, 43 of whom teach, live on campus. About 80 percent of our faculty and their families are living in the dorm apartments and houses on our campus. Advanced degrees are held by 73% of our teaching faculty. The student/faculty ratio is 4:1. The average class size is 13. Being a small school gives us ample opportunity to practice the highest ideals in how we live and learn together. Learn more about each faculty member on our school website (ashevilleschool.org).

StudentsOur 285 students represent 20 states and 16 countries. Eighty percent live on campus. We benefit from talented day students, but our student body is dominated by boarding students, and this concentration creates a vibrant, lively, and close-knit community that fosters the development of every student. With 30 percent of our students considered multicultural, they are truly diverse in background and equally committed to academic and personal excellence.

“The neat thing about boarding school is there’s not just one job. Everyone is on board with helping as a dorm parent and being a coach;everybody has multiple roles here and that’s what makes us successful.”

Frank KrieglerInstructor of ScienceDepartment Chair

“Our mission is to prepare our students for college and for life,

and to provide an atmosphere in which all members of a diverse,

engaged, and purposefully small school community appreciate

and strive for excellence — an atmosphere that nurtures character

and fosters the development of mind, body, and spirit.

Our School Motto, Vitae Excelsioris Limen, translates to “Threshold of a Higher Life.”

“It’s opened my eyes to see how, no matter where you are from in the world, you can come together as one and totally be in sync with one another. It doesn’t matter where you’re from.” Henry FisherSixth Form, SeniorSewanee, TN

OUR PROGRAMAfternoon Activities and AthleticsIn addition to a demanding academic program, students complete extensive work in the arts, athletics and community service, and serve as leaders in areas vital to residential life. Twenty-three interscholastic sports teams offer both excellent competition and an opportunity to learn new skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. The Performing and Visual Arts Department offers numerous programs for both the accomplished artist and the beginner. Our Mountaineering program provides opportunities for our students to learn to rock climb, kayak, or mountain bike. The equestrian program offers lessons for beginning riders through advanced levels. Students may participate in a variety of clubs, including Robotics, Students for Environmental Awareness (SEA), the Ashfellaz a capella group, yearbook, literary magazine, and Ashnoca newspaper, to name a few.

AcademicsThe academic work and intellectual pursuit of each individual student is essential to the Asheville School experience. Teachers and students thrive in small seminar-style classes, which feature the Harkness Method, and frequent one-on-one tutorial sessions. We offer 55 courses and 18 AP courses. The academic capstone of the senior year is the Senior Demonstration on topics in varying disciplines. More detailed information, course listings and descriptions can be found by visiting ashevilleschool.org.

After Asheville SchoolOur College Office offers comprehensive programs and services. Specifically, we:

• Provide individual counseling throughout all phases of the college admission process.• Host representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities each year.• Write personal recommendations on behalf of every graduating senior.• Host a Fifth Form College Weekend in the spring for juniors and their parents.

College acceptances from recent years include Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Davidson, Stanford, MIT, Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, Columbia, University of the South, University of Michigan, Rhodes College, Furman, and Wofford College, to name a few.

Chapel ProgramWith its quiet serenity and beautiful windows, the Boyd Chapel has long been a favorite spot on campus. Monday and Thursday chapel services and Sunday chapel or vespers services make it a place where the entire school community comes together to consider the spiritual dimension of life. Whether a student comes from a Christian tradition, another religious faith, or with no religious background at all, Asheville School encourages its students to explore their own spirituality while learning with others.Look for some of our favorite Chapel Talks on our website’s YouTube channel at ashevilleschool.org/youtube.

Arts Program Our students have abundant ways to explore the arts. Many perform in our winter and spring drama productions, while others choose to create thought-provoking collages and sculptures, master a difficult dance number, play the cello in Chapel, or sing in the school’s chorus. As research supports, our education in the arts develops our students’ creative thinking and problem-solving skills that they will utilize in their intellectual pursuits throughout their lives.

AdmissionAdmission to Asheville School is highly competitive. Most prospective students have been high achievers in their previous schools, both in and out of the classroom. Equally important to a student’s demonstrated academic ability is the motivation to carry on Asheville School’s high standards and tradition of excellence. A student must be a good citizen and have the desire and drive to contribute to the success of the overall school community.

Please call or email the Admission Office for more information or to request a viewbook. Campus tours and interviews are scheduled Monday through Friday and on some Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. A visit to campus is the best way to get to know Asheville School. To schedule a visit, please call 828-254-6345 x4022 or email admission@ashevilleschool.org.

“Coming here was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. From my academic capability to my relationships with adults, to my social ability and my athletic ability – absolutely everything has grown. In every aspect of life, I have been growing as a person.”

Olivia WatersSixth Form, SeniorBoone, NC

INFORMATION

Financial AidThe Asheville School financial aid program serves to make an excellent education available to students of all socio-economic backgrounds and to provide the school with a well-qualified and diverse student body. Roughly one-third of our students receive need-based financial aid, with the average aid award approaching $31,000 for boarding students and $11,000 for day students. Altogether, we award more than $2 million each year in need-based aid.

Merit ScholarshipsA limited number of Founders’ Scholarships are available each year to new boarding applicants who have demonstrated exceptional character, attained outstanding academic achievement, and made influential contributions to their school community through service, the arts or athletics. Visit ashevilleschool.org/merit to learn more.

AccreditationAsheville School is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Association of Boarding Schools, the Educational Records Bureau, the College Board and the Secondary School Admission Test Board.

Asheville School admits and offers financial aid to students of any race, color, gender, religious affiliation,

sexual orientation and national or ethnic origin.

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Who We Are:• 9 - 12th grades (III - VI Forms)• 285 students with 64 faculty members• 80% of students and faculty live on campus• 30% multicultural students

Where We Are From:• 20 states, 16 foreign countries• public, parochial, and private schools and home-schooled families

Where We Are Going:• 100% to 4-year colleges and universities• The majority of our recent graduates are attending colleges and universities Barron’s rates as “highly selective” and “most selective.”

We Welcome Your Visit To Asheville! For more information, please visit our website at ashevilleschool.orgor download our award-winning iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch app at ashevilleschool.org/app.

Atlanta, GA 200 miles 3 hours

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