- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, NC
Cape Fear High
Federal NCES profile for Cape Fear High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370001100402
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cape Fear High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #11 of 15
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cape Fear 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, Cape Fear High ranks #11 of 15 high schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001100402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Cape Fear High held near 1,514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.1 → 85.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370001100402 · Fayetteville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,515 enr · 18.3:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Cape Fear High held near 1,514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.1 → 85.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cape Fear High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- This school
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- Seventy-First
Seventy-First High
1,332 students
What this shows Cape Fear High reports 1,515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cape Fear High compares
Cape Fear High 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,515
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.3:1
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
$12,118
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Cape Fear High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cape Fear High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seventy-First High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cape Fear High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jack Britt High
Standard public school
1,940 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Pine Forest High
Standard public school
1,551 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Seventy-First High
Standard public school
1,332 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westover High
Standard public school
1,234 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Terry Sanford High
Standard public school
1,201 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
E E Smith High
Standard public school
1,017 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cape Fear High
How many students attend Cape Fear High?
Cape Fear High has 1,515 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,529 (2022-23) → 1,514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape Fear High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape Fear High is 18.3:1, 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 Cape Fear High?
44.8% of students at Cape Fear High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cape Fear High?
The largest demographic group at Cape Fear High is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cape Fear High?
Cape Fear High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Cape Fear High rank among high schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cape Fear High ranks #11 of 15 high schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Cape Fear High, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and South View High (1,461 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.