Enrollment
2,304
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cary, NC
Green Hope High
Federal NCES profile for Green Hope High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472002489
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Hope High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Cary · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Hope High has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Hope High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Cary, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Hope High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Hope High
Green Hope High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Cary, North Carolina, enrolling 2,304 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 94% of North Carolina schools and 44% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.5% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,304 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (37%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cary's high schools, it stands alongside Panther Creek High (2,609 students): Green Hope High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students) and Enloe High (2,643 students) alongside Green Hope High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Green Hope High compares
Green Hope High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 89% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,304 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,304
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Asian 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Green Hope High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wake County Schools, which includes Green Hope High.
$11,859
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.6%
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.
How Green Hope High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Hope High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Cary
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Panther Creek High
Standard public school
2,609 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Green Level High
Standard public school
2,283 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Cary High
Standard public school
2,044 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Score Academy
Alternative education program
584 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Wake Stem Early College High School
Standard public school
294 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Flex
Standard public school
139 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green Hope High
How many students attend Green Hope High?
Green Hope High has 2,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cary, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Hope High?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Hope High is 22.8:1, which is 44% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Hope High?
7.5% of students at Green Hope High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Hope High?
The largest demographic group at Green Hope High is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Cary, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Hope High?
Green Hope High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Green Hope High rank among high schools in Cary?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Hope High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Cary, 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 Cary on the city page.
Is Green Hope High a good school?
Green Hope High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Green Hope High, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.
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