- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Julius L. Chambers High School
Federal NCES profile for Julius L. Chambers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297002326
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julius L. Chambers High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #17 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Julius L. Chambers High School has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julius L. Chambers High School ranks #17 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Julius L. Chambers High School held near 2,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+92 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.9 → 114.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+92 students YoY 370297002326 · Charlotte, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,225 enr · 20.8:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Julius L. Chambers High School held near 2,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+92 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.9 → 114.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Julius L. Chambers 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
Julius L. Chambers High School
2,225 students
What this shows Julius L. Chambers High School reports 2,225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julius L. Chambers High School compares
Julius L. Chambers High School 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,225 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,225
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 325 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
Two or More 2.4%
White 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Julius L. Chambers High School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Julius L. Chambers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julius L. Chambers 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
Providence High School
Standard public school
2,167 students 23.3:1 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 (~2,225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Julius L. Chambers High School
How many students attend Julius L. Chambers High School?
Julius L. Chambers High School has 2,225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,224 (2022-23) → 2,316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+92).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius L. Chambers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius L. Chambers High School is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julius L. Chambers High School?
99.9% of students at Julius L. Chambers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julius L. Chambers High School?
The largest demographic group at Julius L. Chambers High School is African American at 54.3% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julius L. Chambers High School?
Julius L. Chambers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Julius L. Chambers High School rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Julius L. Chambers High School ranks #17 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 Julius L. Chambers 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.