Enka High School
American public school in North Carolina
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Enka High School is a public high school in Candler, North Carolina. It is a part of the Buncombe County Schools district.[2]
| Enka High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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475 Enka Lake Road 28715 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°33′08″N 82°39′51″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1955 |
| School district | Buncombe County Schools |
| Staff | 63.90 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,037 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.23[1] |
| Colors | Navy and White |
| Team name | Jets |
| Website | ehs |
History
Enka High School was established in 1955.[3] The school is named after the Enka community in Buncombe County.
Athletics
Enka is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). The school colors are navy and white, and its team name are the Jets. Listed below are the different sport teams at Enka:[4]
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Notable alumni
- Charles Robin Britt, lawyer and politician[5]
- Evan Golden, professional wrestler[6]
- Kelly Grieve, softball player[7]
- Larry McCall, former MLB pitcher[8]
- Eddie McGill, former NFL tight end[9]
- Jerry Reed, former MLB pitcher[10]
- David B. Sentelle, Senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit[11]