Enrollment
125
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297003313
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+164% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harper Middle College High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harper Middle College High
Harper Middle College High is a lower-poverty, small high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, enrolling 125 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.7:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 164% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the North Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of North Carolina schools, with 125 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Charlotte's high schools, it stands alongside Myers Park High School (3,225 students): Harper Middle College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41.7:1 vs 19.7:1).
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students) and Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students) alongside Harper Middle College 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 Harper Middle College High compares
Harper Middle College 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,853
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which includes Harper Middle College High.
$11,853
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~125 students)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Harper Middle College High a good school?
Harper Middle College High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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