- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Claremont, NC
Bunker Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Bunker Hill 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 370069000277
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunker Hill High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunker Hill 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, Bunker Hill High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Claremont, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Bunker Hill High grew from 828 students in 2022-23 to 883 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 370069000277 · Claremont, NC High · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 18.4:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Bunker Hill High grew from 828 students in 2022-23 to 883 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bunker Hill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- Bandys High
Bandys High
935 students
- Fred T Foard H
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- This school
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens Elementary
711 students
What this shows Bunker Hill High reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunker Hill High compares
Bunker Hill 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.4:1
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
32.4%
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
$11,487
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Asian 10.2%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Bunker Hill High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunker Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Stephens Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunker Hill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunker Hill High
How many students attend Bunker Hill High?
Bunker Hill High has 845 students enrolled. It is a high school in Claremont, NC. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 883 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill High is 18.4:1, 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 Bunker Hill High?
50.5% of students at Bunker Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunker Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Bunker Hill High is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Claremont, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunker Hill High?
Bunker Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Bunker Hill High rank among public schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Hill High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Claremont, 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 Claremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Bunker Hill High, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Bandys High (935 students), and Fred T Foard High (930 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.