How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Gaston High | Lake Norman High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mount Holly, NC | Mooresville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,905 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 22.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 18.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Gaston High | Lake Norman High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,190 | $11,291 |
| District | Gaston County Schools | Iredell-Statesville School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Gaston High | Lake Norman High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 71.3% |
| African American | 12.8% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Gaston High | Lake Norman High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 260:1 | 300:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.0% | 25.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 156 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.