- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forest City, NC
Chase High School
Federal NCES profile for Chase High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370408001636
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chase High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Forest City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chase High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chase High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Forest City, NC.
School address
District: Rutherford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370408001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Chase High School shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 370408001636 · Forest City, NC High · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 11.9:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: R-S Central High School (763 students)
Chase High School shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chase High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R-S Central Hi
R-S Central High School
763 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford High School
623 students
- This school
Chase High School
596 students
- Ellenboro Elem
Ellenboro Elementary School
567 students
- R-S Middle Sch
R-S Middle School
561 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford Middle School
533 students
What this shows Chase High School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chase High School compares
Chase High School is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.0%
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
$14,515
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Chase High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County Schools reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chase High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-S Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R-S Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chase High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chase High School
How many students attend Chase High School?
Chase High School has 596 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forest City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase High School is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chase High School?
99.2% of students at Chase High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chase High School?
The largest demographic group at Chase High School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Forest City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chase High School?
Chase High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Chase High School rank among public schools in Forest City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chase High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Forest City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County Schools?
Besides Chase High School, Rutherford County Schools also operates R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), and Ellenboro Elementary School (567 students). See the Rutherford County Schools district page for the complete list.