- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsborough, NC
Cedar Ridge High
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370348002645
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge High has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hillsborough, NC.
School address
District: Orange County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370348002645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Cedar Ridge High held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370348002645 · Hillsborough, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,148 enr · 18.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High (1,161 students)
Cedar Ridge High held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cedar Ridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High
Orange High
1,161 students
- This school
Cedar Ridge High
1,148 students
- A L Stanback M
A L Stanback Middle
648 students
- Efland Cheeks
Efland Cheeks Elementary
532 students
- New Hope Eleme
New Hope Elementary
528 students
- River Park Ele
River Park Elementary
523 students
What this shows Cedar Ridge High reports 1,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Ridge High compares
Cedar Ridge 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,148
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$14,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Cedar Ridge High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange County Schools reports $14,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Ridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A L Stanback Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hope Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Ridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Hillsborough
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 (~1,148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge High
How many students attend Cedar Ridge High?
Cedar Ridge High has 1,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsborough, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,104 (2022-23) → 1,118 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge High is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge High?
39.5% of students at Cedar Ridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge High?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge High is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge High?
Cedar Ridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Cedar Ridge High rank among high schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange County Schools?
Besides Cedar Ridge High, Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students), A L Stanback Middle (648 students), and Efland Cheeks Elementary (532 students). See the Orange County Schools district page for the complete list.