- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waxhaw, NC
Cuthbertson High
Federal NCES profile for Cuthbertson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370462003093
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cuthbertson High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Waxhaw · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cuthbertson High has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cuthbertson High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Waxhaw, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462003093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Cuthbertson High held near 1,900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.1 → 85.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 370462003093 · Waxhaw, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,857 enr · 22.1:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Cuthbertson High held near 1,900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.1 → 85.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cuthbertson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- This school
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- Weddington Mid
Weddington Middle
1,324 students
What this shows Cuthbertson High reports 1,857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cuthbertson High compares
Cuthbertson 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 87% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,857 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,857
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 9.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Cuthbertson High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cuthbertson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weddington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cuthbertson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Waxhaw
1 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 (~1,857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cuthbertson High
How many students attend Cuthbertson High?
Cuthbertson High has 1,857 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waxhaw, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,938 (2022-23) → 1,900 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuthbertson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuthbertson High is 22.1:1, which is 40% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cuthbertson High?
8.3% of students at Cuthbertson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cuthbertson High?
The largest demographic group at Cuthbertson High is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Waxhaw, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cuthbertson High?
Cuthbertson High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Cuthbertson High rank among public schools in Waxhaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Cuthbertson High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Cuthbertson High, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Porter Ridge High School (1,809 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.