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School of Inquiry and Life Sciences

Asheville, North Carolina

344 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(828)350-2700

#5

Best ACT in North Carolina High Schools

344

Students

24.6:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,200

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

28

A

out of 36
Excellent
AP Courses

11

B+

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

44%

B-

of students
Excellent
Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

C+

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

95%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

79%

A-

Good
Math Proficiency

61%

B+

Good
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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at School of Inquiry and Life Sciences

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at School of Inquiry and Life Sciences.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

September 11, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

September 12, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

September 14, 2026

ACT — National

Photo upload deadline

September 18, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline
+71 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

October 12, 2026 – November 20, 2026

PreACT

Testing window
NC

January 11, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA ACCESS

Testing window
NC

January 11, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

Testing window
NC

February 23, 2027 – March 5, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 1

Testing window
NC

March 9, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 2

Testing window
NC

April 6, 2027 – April 16, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 3

Testing window
NC
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After School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

3

Appalachian State University

4

North Carolina State University

5

University of North Carolina - Greensboro

6

Western Carolina University

7

University of North Carolina Asheville

8

Duke University

Popular Majors
1

Psychology

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Biology

3

Business

4

Political Science and Government

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Nursing

7

Engineering

8

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School Details
Address

419 Mcdowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803

Phone

(828)350-2700

District

Asheville City Schools

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