- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burnsville, NC
Mountain Heritage High
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Heritage High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370507002030
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Heritage High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Heritage High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Heritage High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC.
School address
District: Yancey County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370507002030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mountain Heritage High held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370507002030 · Burnsville, NC High · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 13.7:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge Elementary (382 students)
Mountain Heritage High held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mountain Heritage High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mountain Heritage High
642 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
382 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
350 students
- East Yancey Mi
East Yancey Middle
259 students
- Cane River Mid 210
Cane River Middle
210 students
- Micaville Elem 188
Micaville Elementary
188 students
What this shows Mountain Heritage High reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Heritage High compares
Mountain Heritage 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Mountain Heritage High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yancey County Schools reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Heritage High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Yancey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane River Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Micaville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Heritage High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Heritage High
How many students attend Mountain Heritage High?
Mountain Heritage High has 642 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burnsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Heritage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Heritage High is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Mountain Heritage High?
46.3% of students at Mountain Heritage High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Heritage High?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Heritage High is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Burnsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Heritage High?
Mountain Heritage High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mountain Heritage High rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Heritage High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Yancey County Schools?
Besides Mountain Heritage High, Yancey County Schools also operates Blue Ridge Elementary (382 students), Burnsville Elementary (350 students), and East Yancey Middle (259 students). See the Yancey County Schools district page for the complete list.