- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brevard, NC
Brevard High
Federal NCES profile for Brevard High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370453001778
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brevard High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Brevard · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brevard High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brevard High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Brevard, NC.
School address
District: Transylvania County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370453001778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Brevard High grew from 751 students in 2022-23 to 807 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 370453001778 · Brevard, NC High · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 14:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Brevard Elementary (524 students)
Brevard High grew from 751 students in 2022-23 to 807 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brevard High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brevard High
799 students
- Brevard Elemen
Brevard Elementary
524 students
- Brevard Middle
Brevard Middle
472 students
- Pisgah Forest
Pisgah Forest Elementary
431 students
- Rosman Element
Rosman Elementary
344 students
- Rosman High 254
Rosman High
254 students
What this shows Brevard High reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brevard High compares
Brevard High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$14,323
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Brevard High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Transylvania County Schools reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brevard High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brevard Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosman High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brevard High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Brevard
1 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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brevard High
How many students attend Brevard High?
Brevard High has 799 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brevard, NC. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brevard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brevard High is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Brevard High?
41.8% of students at Brevard High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brevard High?
The largest demographic group at Brevard High is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Brevard, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brevard High?
Brevard High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Brevard High rank among public schools in Brevard?
By Resource Investment Index, Brevard High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Brevard, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brevard on the city page.
What other schools are in Transylvania County Schools?
Besides Brevard High, Transylvania County Schools also operates Brevard Elementary (524 students), Brevard Middle (472 students), and Pisgah Forest Elementary (431 students). See the Transylvania County Schools district page for the complete list.