- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hudson, NC
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370058002435
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hudson, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058002435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370058002435 · Hudson, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 16.8:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- This school 218
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
218 students
What this shows Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy compares
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,066
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Hudson
2 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
How many students attend Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hudson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
32.7% of students at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Hudson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy rank among high schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hudson, 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 Hudson on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Hudson Elementary (665 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.