- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · High Point, NC
Kearns Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kearns Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192002989
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearns Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in High Point · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearns Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearns Academy ranks #2 of 5 high schools in High Point, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Kearns Academy held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370192002989 · High Point, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 9:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Kearns Academy held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kearns Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 108
Kearns Academy
108 students
What this shows Kearns Academy reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearns Academy compares
Kearns Academy 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 108 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
African American 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 21.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Kearns Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearns Academy 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearns Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
High Point Central High
Standard public school
1,005 students 12.7:1 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
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 (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kearns Academy
How many students attend Kearns Academy?
Kearns Academy has 108 students enrolled. It is a high school in High Point, NC. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearns Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearns Academy is 9:1, which is 43% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 Kearns Academy?
51.7% of students at Kearns Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearns Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kearns Academy is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in High Point, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearns Academy?
Kearns Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Kearns Academy rank among high schools in High Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearns Academy ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Kearns Academy, 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.