- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman High
Federal NCES profile for Lake Norman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370231002633
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Norman High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 18
- public schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Norman High has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Norman High ranks #5 of 18 public schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231002633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lake Norman High held near 1,964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.3 → 83.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 370231002633 · Mooresville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,905 enr · 22.4:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Iredell High (1,768 students)
Lake Norman High held near 1,964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.3 → 83.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lake Norman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- Coddle Creek E
Coddle Creek Elementary
808 students
What this shows Lake Norman High reports 1,905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Norman High compares
Lake Norman 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 78% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,905
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors6.7 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Lake Norman High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Norman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Iredell High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coddle Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Norman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Mooresville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Norman High
How many students attend Lake Norman High?
Lake Norman High has 1,905 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mooresville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,986 (2022-23) → 1,964 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Norman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Norman High is 22.4:1, which is 42% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Norman High?
14.5% of students at Lake Norman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Norman High?
The largest demographic group at Lake Norman High is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Norman High?
Lake Norman High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lake Norman High rank among public schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Norman High ranks #5 of 18 public schools in Mooresville, 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 Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Lake Norman High, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates South Iredell High (1,768 students), Statesville High (991 students), and North Iredell High (983 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.