- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Mill, SC
Catawba Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Catawba Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390001718
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catawba Ridge High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Catawba Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catawba Ridge High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+121 students YoY
Catawba Ridge High School grew from 1,530 students in 2022-23 to 1,651 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 98.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+121 students YoY 450390001718 · Fort Mill, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,704 enr · 17.4:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Catawba Ridge High School grew from 1,530 students in 2022-23 to 1,651 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 98.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Catawba Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High
2,115 students
- Nation Ford Hi
Nation Ford High
1,921 students
- This school
Catawba Ridge High School
1,704 students
- Pleasant Knoll
Pleasant Knoll Middle
916 students
- Gold Hill Midd
Gold Hill Middle
877 students
- Gold Hill Elem 815
Gold Hill Elementary
815 students
What this shows Catawba Ridge High School reports 1,704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catawba Ridge High School compares
Catawba Ridge High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 79% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,704
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Catawba Ridge High School is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 04 reports $12,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catawba Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catawba Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Fort Mill
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 (~1,704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catawba Ridge High School
How many students attend Catawba Ridge High School?
Catawba Ridge High School has 1,704 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Mill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,530 (2022-23) → 1,651 (2023-24), up 121.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catawba Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catawba Ridge High School is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catawba Ridge High School?
15.3% of students at Catawba Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catawba Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Catawba Ridge High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catawba Ridge High School?
Catawba Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Catawba Ridge High School rank among high schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, Catawba Ridge High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fort Mill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Mill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 04?
Besides Catawba Ridge High School, York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students), Nation Ford High (1,921 students), and Pleasant Knoll Middle (916 students). See the York 04 district page for the complete list.