- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton, NC
Fred T Foard High
Federal NCES profile for Fred T Foard High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370069000282
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred T Foard High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred T Foard High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred T Foard High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Newton, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fred T Foard High held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370069000282 · Newton, NC High · MID · TRAD
930 enr · 17.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Fred T Foard High held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fred T Foard High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- Bandys High
Bandys High
935 students
- This school
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- Bunker Hill Hi
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens Elementary
711 students
What this shows Fred T Foard High reports 930 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred T Foard High compares
Fred T Foard 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 930 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
930
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$11,487
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 5.2%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Fred T Foard High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred T Foard High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Stephens Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred T Foard High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Newton
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 (~930 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred T Foard High
How many students attend Fred T Foard High?
Fred T Foard High has 930 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred T Foard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred T Foard High is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred T Foard High?
36.9% of students at Fred T Foard High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred T Foard High?
The largest demographic group at Fred T Foard High is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Newton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred T Foard High?
Fred T Foard High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Fred T Foard High rank among high schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred T Foard High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Newton, 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 Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Fred T Foard High, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Bandys High (935 students), and Maiden High (852 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.