- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Ardrey Kell High School
Federal NCES profile for Ardrey Kell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297002910
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ardrey Kell High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #12 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ardrey Kell High School has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ardrey Kell High School ranks #12 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Ardrey Kell High School held near 3,605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+76 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 166.3 → 171.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+76 students YoY 370297002910 · Charlotte, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
3,036 enr · 18.3:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Ardrey Kell High School held near 3,605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+76 headcount). Teacher FTE added 166.3 → 171.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ardrey Kell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- This school
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- Palisades High
Palisades High School
2,332 students
What this shows Ardrey Kell High School reports 3,036 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ardrey Kell High School compares
Ardrey Kell High School 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 85% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,036 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,036
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$12,198
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Asian 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Ardrey Kell High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ardrey Kell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palisades High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ardrey Kell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,332
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar high schools in Charlotte
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Myers Park High School
Standard public school
3,225 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
South Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,534 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
East Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,422 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Palisades High School
Standard public school
2,332 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Julius L. Chambers High School
Standard public school
2,225 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Providence High School
Standard public school
2,167 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~3,036 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ardrey Kell High School
How many students attend Ardrey Kell High School?
Ardrey Kell High School has 3,036 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 3,529 (2022-23) → 3,605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+76).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardrey Kell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardrey Kell High School is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ardrey Kell High School?
9.9% of students at Ardrey Kell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ardrey Kell High School?
The largest demographic group at Ardrey Kell High School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ardrey Kell High School?
Ardrey Kell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ardrey Kell High School rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Ardrey Kell High School ranks #12 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Ardrey Kell High School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students), and William Amos Hough High (2,518 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.