- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albemarle, NC
Albemarle High
Federal NCES profile for Albemarle High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370432000022
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albemarle High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Albemarle · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Albemarle High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albemarle High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Albemarle, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Albemarle High grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 370432000022 · Albemarle, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 15.3:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Albemarle High grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Albemarle High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school
Albemarle High
414 students
What this shows Albemarle High reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albemarle High compares
Albemarle High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$10,914
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.7%
White 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Albemarle High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albemarle High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albemarle High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Albemarle
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Albemarle High
How many students attend Albemarle High?
Albemarle High has 414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albemarle, NC. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albemarle High?
The student-teacher ratio at Albemarle High is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albemarle High?
96.7% of students at Albemarle High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albemarle High?
The largest demographic group at Albemarle High is African American at 52.7% of enrollment, in Albemarle, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albemarle High?
Albemarle High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Albemarle High rank among high schools in Albemarle?
By Resource Investment Index, Albemarle High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Albemarle, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albemarle on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Albemarle High, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.