Clyde A. Erwin High School
| Clyde A. Erwin High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
60 Lees Creek Road 28806 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°37′09″N 82°37′35″W / 35.6193°N 82.6264°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1955 |
| School district | Buncombe County Schools |
| CEEB code | 340130 |
| Principal | Stanley Wheless |
| Teaching staff | 70.81 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.86[1] |
| Colors | Red and white |
| Team name | Warriors |
| Website | caehs |
Clyde A. Erwin High School is a public high school in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. The enrollment in 2018–19 was 1,316 students in grades 9–12.[1] When Principal Chip Cody was promoted to Assistant Superintendent, Stanley Wheless became principal in school year 2025-2026.[2][3]
History
The school was named after Clyde Atkinson Erwin (1897–1952), a state board of education member and North Carolina state superintendent of public instruction from 1934 to 1952.[4]
Mascot
The school's mascot is the Warriors / Lady Warriors.[5] In March 1999, Erwin stopped using "squaw" for its girls' teams because the word was considered offensive, with students selecting "Lady Warriors".[5]
Notable alumni
- Martese Jackson, Canadian Football League player[6]
- Caleb Johnson, winner of the thirteenth season of American Idol[7]
- Loyd King, professional basketball player[8]
- Rashad McCants, NBA player and 2005 NCAA champion with North Carolina[9]
- Robbie Nallenweg, former Indoor Football League quarterback[10]
References
- ^ a b c d "Erwin High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ "Superintendent: Mr. Chip Cody, Assistant Superintendent," Buncombe County Schools. 2025. Retrieved Sep 2 2025.
- ^ Clyde A. Erwin High School: Administration and Office Staff," Buncombe County Schools. 2025. Retrieved Sep 2 2025.
- ^ Listening and Learning - Clyde A. Erwin High School. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Blake, Barbara (May 31, 2021). "Erwin Selects New Women's Mascot". Asheville Citizen-Times.
- ^ Martese Jackson (Asheville, NC). maxpreps.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Motsinger, Carol. 'Idol' winner Caleb Johnson to be parade marshall. Citizen Times. (September 21, 2014). Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ^ Hall of Fame – Clyde A. Erwin High School. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ^ Goodman, Jeff. "Basketball Recruiting Buzz". ESPN. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Ash, Andrew. (Mar 1, 2014). Former Erwin QB signs pro deal. Citizen-Times. Retrieved Aug 15, 2020.