- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370024000062
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Asheboro High held near 1,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.7 → 82.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370024000062 · Asheboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,338 enr · 18.3:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Balfour Elementary (558 students)
Asheboro High held near 1,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.7 → 82.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Asheboro High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Asheboro High
1,338 students
- Balfour Elemen
Balfour Elementary
558 students
- North Asheboro 501
North Asheboro Middle
501 students
- South Asheboro 491
South Asheboro Middle
491 students
- Guy B Teachey 444
Guy B Teachey Elementary
444 students
- Lindley Park E 403
Lindley Park Elementary
403 students
What this shows Asheboro High reports 1,338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asheboro High compares
Asheboro 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Asheboro City Schools reports $13,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,339 (2022-23) → 1,326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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 28/100 (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 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.
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.