Serving 1,491 students in grades 9-12, Roberson High School ranks in the top 10% 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 69% (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 42% 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: 1,491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Roberson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Roberson High School's student population of 1,491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
Roberson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roberson High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Roberson High School is ranked #194 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Roberson High School often compared to?
Roberson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reynolds High School, Asheville 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 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roberson High School?
The graduation rate of Roberson High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Roberson High School?
1,491 students attend Roberson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Roberson High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberson High School?
Roberson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roberson High School offer ?
Roberson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roberson High School part of?
Roberson High School is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
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