Enrollment
1,005
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · High Point, NC
High Point Central High
Federal NCES profile for High Point Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192000956
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point Central High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in High Point · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point Central High has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Central High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in High Point, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Point Central High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Point Central High
High Point Central High is a high-poverty, large high school in High Point, North Carolina, enrolling 1,005 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,005 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 210 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among High Point's high schools, it stands alongside Southwest Guilford High (1,547 students): High Point Central High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 17.2:1).
Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students) and Grimsley High (1,967 students) alongside High Point Central 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 High Point Central High compares
High Point Central 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.5%
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
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 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
African American 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 13.0%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, High Point Central High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford County Schools, which includes High Point Central High.
$13,036
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 48.8%
Federal 26.8%
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 High Point Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in High Point
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Southwest Guilford High
Standard public school
1,547 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
T Wingate Andrews High
Standard public school
753 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Middle College at Gtcc-High Point
Standard public school
194 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Kearns Academy
Standard public school
108 students 9:1 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 (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about High Point Central High
How many students attend High Point Central High?
High Point Central High has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a high school in High Point, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Central High is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 High Point Central High?
99.7% of students at High Point Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point Central High?
The largest demographic group at High Point Central High is African American at 39.5% of enrollment, in High Point, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point Central High?
High Point Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 High Point Central High rank among high schools in High Point?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Central High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in High Point, 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 High Point on the city page.
Is High Point Central High a good school?
High Point Central High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Guilford County Schools?
Besides High Point Central High, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.
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