Enrollment
799
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370453001778
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Brevard · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brevard High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brevard High
Brevard High is a mid-sized high school in Brevard, North Carolina, enrolling 799 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 799 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #236.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Brevard's high schools, it stands alongside Davidson River School (61 students): Brevard High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 7.6:1).
Transylvania County Schools also operates Brevard Elementary (524 students) and Brevard Middle (472 students) alongside Brevard 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 Brevard High compares
Brevard 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Transylvania County Schools, which includes Brevard High.
$13,904
Per student
+16%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~799 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 40/100 (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 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.
Is Brevard High a good school?
Brevard High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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