- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparta, NC
Alleghany High
Federal NCES profile for Alleghany High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370012000037
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alleghany High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 395
- students enrolled
Alleghany High has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alleghany County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370012000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Alleghany High held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370012000037 · Sparta, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 11.3:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta Elementary (523 students)
Alleghany High held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Alleghany High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta Element
Sparta Elementary
523 students
- This school
Alleghany High
395 students
- Glade Creek El
Glade Creek Elementary
236 students
- Piney Creek El 198
Piney Creek Elementary
198 students
What this shows Alleghany High reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alleghany High compares
Alleghany 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$14,685
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Alleghany High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alleghany County Schools reports $14,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alleghany High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glade Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piney Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alleghany High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alleghany High
How many students attend Alleghany High?
Alleghany High has 395 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparta, NC. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alleghany High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alleghany High is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 28% 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 Alleghany High?
52.8% of students at Alleghany High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alleghany High?
The largest demographic group at Alleghany High is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Sparta, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alleghany High?
Alleghany High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Alleghany County Schools?
Besides Alleghany High, Alleghany County Schools also operates Sparta Elementary (523 students), Glade Creek Elementary (236 students), and Piney Creek Elementary (198 students). See the Alleghany County Schools district page for the complete list.