Enrollment
159
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Concord, NC
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute
Federal NCES profile for Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053003632
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #9 of 9
- high schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053003632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+152% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute is a small high school in Concord, North Carolina, enrolling 159 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.8:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 152% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.3% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the North Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of North Carolina schools, with 159 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Among Concord's high schools, it stands alongside Cox Mill High School (1,772 students): Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute.
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 Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute compares
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute 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 | 39.8:1 | ▲ 152% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 57% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
39.8:1
students per teacher
- 152% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
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 29.6%
Asian 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
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 Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Concord
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cox Mill High School
Standard public school
1,772 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
West Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,627 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Central Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,369 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Jay M Robinson High
Standard public school
1,210 students 22:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Concord High
Standard public school
1,128 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~159 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute
How many students attend Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute?
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Concord, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute is 39.8:1, which is 152% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 154% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute?
28.3% of students at Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute?
The largest demographic group at Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute is White at 29.6% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute?
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute rank among high schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
Is Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute a good school?
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools. 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 Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.
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