- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kannapolis, NC
A L Brown High
Federal NCES profile for A L Brown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370243001039
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A L Brown High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Kannapolis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
A L Brown High has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A L Brown High ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Kannapolis, NC.
School address
District: Kannapolis City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370243001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
A L Brown High held near 1,776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.2 → 92.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 370243001039 · Kannapolis, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,753 enr · 18.5:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kannapolis Middle (782 students)
A L Brown High held near 1,776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.2 → 92.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
A L Brown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
A L Brown High
1,753 students
- Kannapolis Mid
Kannapolis Middle
782 students
- Gw Carver Elem 503
Gw Carver Elementary
503 students
- Jackson Park E 476
Jackson Park Elementary
476 students
- Forest Park El 472
Forest Park Elementary
472 students
- Fred L Wilson 415
Fred L Wilson Elementary
415 students
What this shows A L Brown High reports 1,753 students on the CCD universe file.
How A L Brown High compares
A L Brown High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,753 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,753
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 28.4%
White 24.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, A L Brown High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kannapolis City Schools reports $12,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A L Brown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gw Carver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fred L Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A L Brown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,753 students)
Frequently asked questions about A L Brown High
How many students attend A L Brown High?
A L Brown High has 1,753 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kannapolis, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,741 (2022-23) → 1,776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A L Brown High?
The student-teacher ratio at A L Brown High is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A L Brown High?
99.8% of students at A L Brown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A L Brown High?
The largest demographic group at A L Brown High is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Kannapolis, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A L Brown High?
A L Brown High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A L Brown High rank among public schools in Kannapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, A L Brown High ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Kannapolis, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kannapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Kannapolis City Schools?
Besides A L Brown High, Kannapolis City Schools also operates Kannapolis Middle (782 students), Gw Carver Elementary (503 students), and Jackson Park Elementary (476 students). See the Kannapolis City Schools district page for the complete list.