- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carthage, MO
Carthage High School
Federal NCES profile for Carthage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290746000211
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carthage High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Carthage, MO.
School address
District: Carthage R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 290746000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Carthage High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.2 → 85.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 290746000211 · Carthage, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,626 enr · 18.3:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage Jr. High (773 students)
Carthage High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.2 → 85.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carthage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carthage High School
1,626 students
- Carthage Jr. H
Carthage Jr. High
773 students
- Carthage Inter
Carthage Intermediate Center
664 students
- Fairview Elem. 444
Fairview Elem.
444 students
- Columbian Elem 398
Columbian Elem.
398 students
- Carthage 6th G 377
Carthage 6th Grade Center
377 students
What this shows Carthage High School reports 1,626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthage High School compares
Carthage High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 43% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,626 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
1,626
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
236
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Carthage High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Carthage R-Ix reports $12,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carthage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carthage Intermediate Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbian Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carthage 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage High School
How many students attend Carthage High School?
Carthage High School has 1,626 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carthage, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,610 (2022-23) → 1,634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage High School is 18.3:1, which is 43% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carthage High School?
50.9% of students at Carthage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage High School?
The largest demographic group at Carthage High School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Carthage, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage High School?
Carthage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Carthage High School rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Carthage, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Carthage R-Ix?
Besides Carthage High School, Carthage R-Ix also operates Carthage Jr. High (773 students), Carthage Intermediate Center (664 students), and Fairview Elem. (444 students). See the Carthage R-Ix district page for the complete list.