Enrollment
159
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 370053003632
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute — Concord, NC
Federal NCES profile for Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-9% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute reports 159 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% below the North Carolina average and 45% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cabarrus County Schools spends $12,307 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.2% from local sources (property taxes), 55.3% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 57% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,307
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 159 Top 8% in North Carolina — larger than 92% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.3% -57% vs state
NCES ID 370053003632
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute.
$12,307
Per student
-6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
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 students per teacher
West Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,627 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Central Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,369 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Jay M Robinson High
Standard public school
1,210 students 19.6:1 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 14.3:1 students per teacher
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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 15:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Concord, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute?
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.