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French Broad River Academy Boys Program

Independent school · Grades 6–8

Asheville, NC

1900 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28804

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in North Carolina
  • Growing: enrollment up 74% since 2017–18

In Asheville, North Carolina, French Broad River Academy Boys Program is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 125 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 74% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 hours, 186 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–8
Students
125
Teachers
25.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 59 girls, 66 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
186 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 59% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    72’17–1872’19–2072’21–22125’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    635
    745
    845

    Student body

    White90%
    Two or more races10%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask French Broad River Academy Boys Program whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about French Broad River Academy Boys Program

    What grades does French Broad River Academy Boys Program serve?

    French Broad River Academy Boys Program serves grades 6–8.

    How many students attend French Broad River Academy Boys Program?

    About 125 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at French Broad River Academy Boys Program?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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