D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Community High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 235 Old US 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 30% · Math 10% proficient · 10th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
D
64% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
131
Students
enrolled
7.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%10/100reading 16th percentile, math 5th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%18/10064% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −32 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−32 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate64% (−20 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 235 Old US 70
City Swannanoa
ZIP Code 28778
District 3700450
NCES School ID 370045002203
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28778

Understanding the community around Community High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,992
Per Capita Income $28,038
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%
High School or Higher 85.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $227,700
Median Rent $990
Owner-Occupied 79.9%
Renter-Occupied 20.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Community High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.6%
Black 20.6%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 131
Teachers (FTE) 17.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Community High School?
Community High School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Community High School?
Community High School has 131 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1.
What grades does Community High School serve?
Community High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Community High School receive per student?
Community High School receives $14,785 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Community High School in 28778 ▼
Avg Home Value
$367,108
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,947
1-Year Change
-2.0%
% Renters
20.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026