Owen High
Black Mountain, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 70.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | B | B |
| School performance score | 75 | 76 | 70 |
| School achievement score | 71.9 | 72.6 | 67.1 |
| Reading and math | 57.2% | 61.1% | 52.3% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 67.9% | 71.3% | 58.7% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 90.6% | 87.8% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | 93.8% |
| Biology | 70% | 57.1% | 36.7% |
| School growth score | 85.8 | 89.5 | 82.8 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Exceeded | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
19.169 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 31.111 | 49.924 | 19.169 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
95.85 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 297.78 | 252.65 | 95.85 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 671 | 683 |
| Suspended out of school | 12.5% · 84 | 14.3% · 98 |
| Suspended in school | 7.5% · 50 | 19.9% · 136 |
| Expelled | 0.3% · 2 | 0.6% · 4 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
683 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino13.6%
White75.8%
Black or African American4.1%
Asian0.7%
Two or More Races5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370045000142
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 683 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.8
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24