- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelby, NC
Crest High
Federal NCES profile for Crest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370090000340
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crest High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crest High has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crest High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Shelby, NC.
School address
District: Cleveland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370090000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Crest High held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.9 → 64.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370090000340 · Shelby, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,098 enr · 16.9:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Mountain High (1,305 students)
Crest High held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.9 → 64.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Crest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain High
1,305 students
- This school
Crest High
1,098 students
- Burns High
Burns High
928 students
- Crest Middle
Crest Middle
810 students
- Shelby High
Shelby High
792 students
- Burns Middle
Burns Middle
744 students
What this shows Crest High reports 1,098 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crest High compares
Crest High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,098
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$12,540
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Crest High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County Schools reports $12,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burns High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crest Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burns Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Shelby
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,098 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crest High
How many students attend Crest High?
Crest High has 1,098 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelby, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,114 (2022-23) → 1,101 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest High is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crest High?
52.8% of students at Crest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crest High?
The largest demographic group at Crest High is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Shelby, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crest High?
Crest High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Crest High rank among high schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Crest High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Shelby, 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 Shelby on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland County Schools?
Besides Crest High, Cleveland County Schools also operates Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), Burns High (928 students), and Crest Middle (810 students). See the Cleveland County Schools district page for the complete list.