- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Harding University High School
Federal NCES profile for Harding University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297001221
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harding University High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harding University High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harding University High School ranks #3 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Harding University High School shrank from 1,305 students in 2022-23 to 1,233 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 87.7 → 81.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 370297001221 · Charlotte, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,204 enr · 13.8:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Harding University High School shrank from 1,305 students in 2022-23 to 1,233 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 87.7 → 81.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harding University High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 1,204
Harding University High School
1,204 students
What this shows Harding University High School reports 1,204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harding University High School compares
Harding University High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,204
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,198
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 336 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Harding University High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harding University High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harding University High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Charlotte
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Myers Park High School
Standard public school
3,225 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Ardrey Kell High School
Standard public school
3,036 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
South Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,534 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
East Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,422 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Palisades High School
Standard public school
2,332 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Julius L. Chambers High School
Standard public school
2,225 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harding University High School
How many students attend Harding University High School?
Harding University High School has 1,204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,305 (2022-23) → 1,233 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding University High School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harding University High School?
98.0% of students at Harding University High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harding University High School?
The largest demographic group at Harding University High School is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harding University High School?
Harding University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harding University High School rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Harding University High School ranks #3 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Harding University High School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.