- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Char Eng Early College-Uncc
Federal NCES profile for Char Eng Early College-Uncc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297003315
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Char Eng Early College-Uncc earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Char Eng Early College-Uncc has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Char Eng Early College-Uncc ranks #5 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297003315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Char Eng Early College-Uncc grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370297003315 · Charlotte, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 22.4:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Char Eng Early College-Uncc grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Char Eng Early College-Uncc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 313
Char Eng Early College-Uncc
313 students
What this shows Char Eng Early College-Uncc reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Char Eng Early College-Uncc compares
Char Eng Early College-Uncc is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,198
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
White 20.1%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Char Eng Early College-Uncc is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Char Eng Early College-Uncc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Char Eng Early College-Uncc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Charlotte
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Myers Park High School
Standard public school
3,225 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Ardrey Kell High School
Standard public school
3,036 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
South Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,534 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
East Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,422 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Palisades High School
Standard public school
2,332 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Julius L. Chambers High School
Standard public school
2,225 students 20.8:1 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Char Eng Early College-Uncc
How many students attend Char Eng Early College-Uncc?
Char Eng Early College-Uncc has 313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Char Eng Early College-Uncc?
The student-teacher ratio at Char Eng Early College-Uncc is 22.4:1, which is 42% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Char Eng Early College-Uncc?
24.7% of students at Char Eng Early College-Uncc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Char Eng Early College-Uncc?
The largest demographic group at Char Eng Early College-Uncc is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Char Eng Early College-Uncc?
Char Eng Early College-Uncc has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Char Eng Early College-Uncc rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Char Eng Early College-Uncc ranks #5 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Char Eng Early College-Uncc, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.