- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waxhaw, NC
Marvin Ridge High
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Ridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370462002845
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Ridge High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Waxhaw · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin Ridge High has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Ridge High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Waxhaw, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Marvin Ridge High held near 2,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.4 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 370462002845 · Waxhaw, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,961 enr · 21.1:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Weddington High (1,899 students)
Marvin Ridge High held near 2,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.4 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marvin Ridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- Weddington Mid
Weddington Middle
1,324 students
What this shows Marvin Ridge High reports 1,961 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin Ridge High compares
Marvin Ridge 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 95% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,961 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,961
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,340
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Asian 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Marvin Ridge High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marvin Ridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weddington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin Ridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Waxhaw
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 (~1,961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Ridge High
How many students attend Marvin Ridge High?
Marvin Ridge High has 1,961 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waxhaw, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,074 (2022-23) → 2,050 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Ridge High is 21.1:1, which is 34% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marvin Ridge High?
3.5% of students at Marvin Ridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Ridge High?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Ridge High is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Waxhaw, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Ridge High?
Marvin Ridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Marvin Ridge High rank among public schools in Waxhaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Ridge High ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Marvin Ridge High, Union County Public Schools also operates Weddington High (1,899 students), Cuthbertson High (1,857 students), and Porter Ridge High School (1,809 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.