publichighGrade 9-12

Enka High

475 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC 28715, United States

+1 (828) 670-5000

http://ehs.buncombeschools.org/

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Enka High Overview

About This School

Enka High is a public high in Candler, North Carolina, serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 63 teachers with an average salary of $68,178 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 262:1 to assist the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup is 68% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 2% Two or More Races.

1,051

Total Students

Grade 9-12

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

63 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Buncombe County

Students per Counselor

262:1

Enka High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

262

Students per Counselor

Enka High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,178

City Avg: $68,178

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor262:1

Enka High Student Demographics

Student Body

50.52%

Male

49.48%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,051 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White67.55%

Hispanic25.31%

Asian0.48%

Black3.81%

Two or More Races2.47%

Native American0.19%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Enka High

Q: What is Enka High?

A: Enka High is a high public located in Candler.

Q: How many students attend Enka High?

A: Enka High has approximately 1,051 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Enka High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Enka High is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Enka High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Enka High - Candler, NC

Quick Facts about Enka High
School Name	Enka High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	475 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC 28715, Candler, NC
County	Buncombe County
Phone	+1 (828) 670-5000
Total Students	1,051
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	63
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Enka High

What is Enka High?

Enka High is a high public located in Candler.

How many students attend Enka High?

Enka High has approximately 1,051 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Enka High?

The student-teacher ratio at Enka High is 16:1.

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