Enrollment
1,128
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 370053000378
Concord High — Concord, NC
Federal NCES profile for Concord High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Concord High reports 1,128 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 69.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the North Carolina average and 19% above the national baseline. The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 282 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cabarrus County Schools spends $12,307 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.2% from local sources (property taxes), 55.3% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Concord High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 7% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,128 | top 92% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% below 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 38% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,307
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 282 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,128 Top 92% in North Carolina — larger than 8% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 69.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.6% -7% vs state
NCES ID 370053000378
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 31.5%
White 27.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 282:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.0%
In-school suspensions 237
Out-of-school suspensions 162
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Concord High.
$12,307
Per student
-6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
Similar high schools in Concord
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cox Mill High School
Standard public school
1,772 students 22:1 students per teacher
West Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,627 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Central Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,369 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Jay M Robinson High
Standard public school
1,210 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Standard public school
236 students 31.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Concord High
How many students attend Concord High?
Concord High has 1,128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Concord, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord High?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord High is 14.3:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Concord High?
61.6% of students at Concord High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord High?
The largest demographic group at Concord High is Hispanic or Latino at 34.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Concord, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord High?
Concord High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.