- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksville, TN
Northeast High
Federal NCES profile for Northeast 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 470303001855
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,335
- students enrolled
Northeast High has class sizes larger than 72% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303001855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-367 students YoY
Northeast High shrank from 1,728 students in 2022-23 to 1,361 in 2023-24 (-21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-367 students YoY 470303001855 · Clarksville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,335 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Northeast High shrank from 1,728 students in 2022-23 to 1,361 in 2023-24 (-21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Northeast High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- This school
Northeast High
1,335 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,238 students
What this shows Northeast High reports 1,335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast High compares
Northeast High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,335
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$10,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
295
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 72 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.2%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Northeast High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Clarksville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Creek High
Standard public school
1,600 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Clarksville High
Standard public school
1,530 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Rossview High
Standard public school
1,529 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest High
Standard public school
1,441 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,238 students 19:1 students per teacher
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University
Standard public school
105 students 26.3:1 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 (~1,335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast High
How many students attend Northeast High?
Northeast High has 1,335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,728 (2022-23) → 1,361 (2023-24), down 367.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast High is 16.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast High?
The largest demographic group at Northeast High is African American at 39.2% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast High?
Northeast 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 Northeast High rank among high schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Northeast High, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.