- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Harper Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Harper Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297003313
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper Middle College High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harper Middle College High has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Middle College High ranks #8 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297003313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Harper Middle College High shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370297003313 · Charlotte, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 41.7:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Harper Middle College High shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harper Middle College High 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 125
Harper Middle College High
125 students
What this shows Harper Middle College High reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper Middle College High compares
Harper Middle College High 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 | 41.7:1 | ▲ 164% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 73% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
41.7:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 29.6%
White 22.4%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Harper Middle College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Harper Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper Middle College High'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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harper Middle College High
How many students attend Harper Middle College High?
Harper Middle College High has 125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Middle College High is 41.7:1, which is 164% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 166% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harper Middle College High?
17.5% of students at Harper Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper Middle College High?
The largest demographic group at Harper Middle College High is Hispanic or Latino at 32.8% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper Middle College High?
Harper Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Harper Middle College High rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Middle College High ranks #8 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 Harper Middle College High, 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.