Enrollment
1,338
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Asheboro, NC
Asheboro High
Federal NCES profile for Asheboro High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370024000062
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asheboro High earns 37/100 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.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Asheboro High has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asheboro High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Asheboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370024000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asheboro High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Asheboro High
Asheboro High is a higher-need, large high school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 1,338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,338 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 113 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 486 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,338 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Asheboro's high schools, it stands alongside Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students): Asheboro High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 16.7:1).
Asheboro City Schools also operates Balfour Elementary (558 students) and North Asheboro Middle (501 students) alongside Asheboro High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Asheboro High compares
Asheboro High on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 62.4% | ▼ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,338
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
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
38.4%
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
$12,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
318
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 23.4%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Asheboro High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asheboro City Schools, which includes Asheboro High.
$12,643
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Asheboro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Asheboro Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Asheboro Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guy B Teachey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindley Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asheboro High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Asheboro
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,338 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Asheboro High
How many students attend Asheboro High?
Asheboro High has 1,338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asheboro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Asheboro High 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 Asheboro High?
62.4% of students at Asheboro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asheboro High?
The largest demographic group at Asheboro High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asheboro High?
Asheboro High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Asheboro High rank among high schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Asheboro High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Asheboro, 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 Asheboro on the city page.
Is Asheboro High a good school?
Asheboro High earns 37/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Asheboro City Schools?
Besides Asheboro High, Asheboro City Schools also operates Balfour Elementary (558 students), North Asheboro Middle (501 students), and South Asheboro Middle (491 students). See the Asheboro City Schools district page for the complete list.
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