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Christ School

Arden, North Carolina · Day and boarding · Boys · Grades 8–12

Christ School is an Episcopal boarding and day school for boys in grades 8–12, located on a 500-acre campus in Arden, near Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 1900 as a mission school for local mountain children, it became a boys' college-preparatory school in 1927. About 300 students attend, 68% of them boarders, from 17 states and 11 countries. The school offers 27 AP and 33 honors courses with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio. International students, about 10% of enrollment, can apply for grades 8–11 and receive language support rather than separate ESL classes; applicants submit SSAT or ISEE results and, where English is a second language, a TOEFL score. Boarding and international applications are due February 10, with a non-binding early action deadline of December 15.

  • All-boys Episcopal boarding and day school, founded in 1900
  • About 300 boys in grades 8–12; 68% boarding
  • 27 AP and 33 honors courses; 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio
  • 500-acre campus near Asheville, North Carolina
  • Language support program for international students