- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gastonia, NC
Ashbrook High
Federal NCES profile for Ashbrook High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370162000663
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashbrook High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Gastonia · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashbrook High has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashbrook High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Gastonia, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Ashbrook High held near 1,341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 370162000663 · Gastonia, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,386 enr · 24.8:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hunter Huss High (1,165 students)
Ashbrook High held near 1,341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ashbrook High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- Cramerton Midd
Cramerton Middle
959 students
What this shows Ashbrook High reports 1,386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashbrook High compares
Ashbrook 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 57% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,386
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$12,190
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 301 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 17.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Ashbrook High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashbrook High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Huss High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cramerton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashbrook High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Gastonia
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 (~1,386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ashbrook High
How many students attend Ashbrook High?
Ashbrook High has 1,386 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gastonia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,303 (2022-23) → 1,341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashbrook High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashbrook High is 24.8:1, which is 57% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashbrook High?
66.2% of students at Ashbrook High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashbrook High?
The largest demographic group at Ashbrook High is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Gastonia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashbrook High?
Ashbrook High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Ashbrook High rank among high schools in Gastonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashbrook High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Gastonia, 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 Gastonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Ashbrook High, Gaston County Schools also operates Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), Forestview High (1,133 students), and North Gaston High (1,061 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.