- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Swannanoa, NC
Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370045002203
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Swannanoa · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Community High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swannanoa, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045002203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Community High School grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 370045002203 · Swannanoa, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 7.5:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Community High School grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberson High
Roberson High
1,479 students
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High
1,169 students
- Enka High
Enka High
1,051 students
- Erwin High
Erwin High
1,013 students
- North Buncombe
North Buncombe High
896 students
- This school 127
Community High School
127 students
What this shows Community High School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community High School compares
Community High School 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.0%
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
$13,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 51 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Community High School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buncombe County Schools reports $13,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community High School
How many students attend Community High School?
Community High School has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Swannanoa, NC. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community High School is 7.5:1, which is 53% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Community High School?
78.2% of students at Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Community High School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Swannanoa, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community High School?
Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Community High School rank among public schools in Swannanoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Community High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swannanoa, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Community High School, Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students), Reynolds High (1,169 students), and Enka High (1,051 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.