- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rocky Point, NC
Heide Trask High
Federal NCES profile for Heide Trask High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370357002646
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heide Trask High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rocky Point · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heide Trask High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heide Trask High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rocky Point, NC.
School address
District: Pender County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370357002646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Heide Trask High held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370357002646 · Rocky Point, NC High · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 16.6:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Topsail High (1,945 students)
Heide Trask High held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Heide Trask High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topsail High
Topsail High
1,945 students
- Surf City Elem
Surf City Elementary
857 students
- Topsail Middle
Topsail Middle
837 students
- Surf City Midd 752
Surf City Middle
752 students
- This school 732
Heide Trask High
732 students
- Pender High 648
Pender High
648 students
What this shows Heide Trask High reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heide Trask High compares
Heide Trask 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$11,425
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Heide Trask High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pender County Schools reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heide Trask High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topsail Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pender High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heide Trask High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~732 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heide Trask High
How many students attend Heide Trask High?
Heide Trask High has 732 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rocky Point, NC. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heide Trask High?
The student-teacher ratio at Heide Trask High is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heide Trask High?
64.3% of students at Heide Trask High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heide Trask High?
The largest demographic group at Heide Trask High is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Rocky Point, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heide Trask High?
Heide Trask High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Heide Trask High rank among public schools in Rocky Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Heide Trask High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rocky Point, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rocky Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Pender County Schools?
Besides Heide Trask High, Pender County Schools also operates Topsail High (1,945 students), Surf City Elementary (857 students), and Topsail Middle (837 students). See the Pender County Schools district page for the complete list.