Christ School
Overview

An Episcopal School for Boys, Christ School provides strong college preparation for boys of solid academic ability. School hallmarks include small classes (10-12 boys); AP and honors courses in all subjects; extensive extracurricular opportunities; and an outstanding faculty. The nationally recognized Outdoor Program utilizes our 500-acre campus and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Athletics include 17 teams in 11 sports, which in many cases assures places for boys. Graduates attend leading national universities. Founded in 1900 Christ School sits on a beautiful campus just south of Asheville, NC.
Academics
Summary: While Christ School prepares you for the most competitive colleges in the nation, our challenging curriculum also prepares you for adult life. For this reason, we provide individualized attention and an environment designed to help you learn.
Department Director Brooke Depelteau
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5/1:
Average Class Size: 11
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 45
Number of AP Courses Offered: 20
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 62%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Technology Center
- Writing Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- Spanish
- Arabic
Religion / Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- The Bible
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
- Sports Medicine
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Songwriting
Performing / Visual Arts
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Debate
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 0
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 6
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
This is a place where you can relax, play ping pong, foosball or pool, watch a movie, or eat a pizza with friends. When it is time for quiet reflection, there are places for that in the century-old chapel or the 500-acre wooded campus.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Tennis Courts
- Disc Golf
Other Facilities
Golf Short Game Facility
Clubs & Organizations
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Literary Magazine
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Pep Club
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Scouting
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Athletics is considered an integral part of Christ School's educational program. The student-athlete is expected to meet the rigorous demands of our academic program as well as practice and game requirements.
Arts Department Director: D. Patrick McMurry
Athletics Department Director: Scott Willard
Arts
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Debate
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Outdoor Education
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Bowling
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Running
- Freestyle Skiing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Racquetball
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Weight Lifting
- Disc Golf
Graduates
Summary: At Christ School, our comprehensive college counseling program starts in 9th grade. From that time on, your advisor helps you see how decisions about your academic career affect your chances of getting into the college you want to go to.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 12%
Average Merit Scholarship: 10,235
Current Endowment Amount: $14,100,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Boys
Total Boarding: 194
Total Day: 97
Total Enrollment: 291
Boys: 291
Girls: 0
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 8-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $49,995
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $26,550
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 57%
Average Awarded: $22,600
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 12%
Average Merit Scholarship: $10,235
Current Endowment Amount: $14,100,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Palmer Straughn
Admissions Phone: 828 684 6232 x106
Fax: 828 209 0003
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.christschool.org
Nearby Schools
- Asheville School - 10mi / 17 km
- Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School - 62mi / 100 km
- Tallulah Falls School - 72mi / 116 km
- Oak Hill Academy - 101mi / 163 km
- Riverside Preparatory Academy - 109mi / 176 km
- Salem Academy - 133mi / 215 km








