- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntersville, NC
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc
Federal NCES profile for Merancas Middle College-Cpcc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297003421
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Huntersville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merancas Middle College-Cpcc ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Huntersville, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297003421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370297003421 · Huntersville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 44:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc 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 176
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc
176 students
What this shows Merancas Middle College-Cpcc reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merancas Middle College-Cpcc compares
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 44:1 | ▲ 178% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 67% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
44:1
students per teacher
- 178% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 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 47.2%
White 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Merancas Middle College-Cpcc is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Merancas Middle College-Cpcc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merancas Middle College-Cpcc'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 Huntersville
2 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merancas Middle College-Cpcc
How many students attend Merancas Middle College-Cpcc?
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc has 176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merancas Middle College-Cpcc?
The student-teacher ratio at Merancas Middle College-Cpcc is 44:1, which is 178% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 180% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merancas Middle College-Cpcc?
21.8% of students at Merancas Middle College-Cpcc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merancas Middle College-Cpcc?
The largest demographic group at Merancas Middle College-Cpcc is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Huntersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merancas Middle College-Cpcc?
Merancas Middle College-Cpcc has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Merancas Middle College-Cpcc rank among high schools in Huntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Merancas Middle College-Cpcc ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Huntersville, 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 Huntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Merancas Middle College-Cpcc, 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.