Enrollment
2,332
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Palisades High School
Federal NCES profile for Palisades High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297003622
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palisades High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #24 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palisades High School has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palisades High School ranks #24 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297003622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+117% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palisades High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palisades High School
Palisades High School is a large high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, enrolling 2,332 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.3:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 117% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,332 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 68/100).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Charlotte's high schools, it stands alongside Myers Park High School (3,225 students): Palisades High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.3:1 vs 19.7:1).
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students) and Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students) alongside Palisades High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Palisades High School compares
Palisades High School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.3:1 | ▲ 117% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,332 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,332
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34.3:1
students per teacher
- 117% 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
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
White 14.6%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Palisades High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which includes Palisades High School.
$11,853
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Palisades High School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palisades High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 Charlotte
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Myers Park High School
Standard public school
3,225 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Ardrey Kell High School
Standard public school
3,036 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
South Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,534 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
East Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,422 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Julius L. Chambers High School
Standard public school
2,225 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Providence High School
Standard public school
2,167 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,332 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Palisades High School
How many students attend Palisades High School?
Palisades High School has 2,332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades High School is 34.3:1, which is 117% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 118% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palisades High School?
34.9% of students at Palisades High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palisades High School?
The largest demographic group at Palisades High School is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palisades High School?
Palisades High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Palisades High School rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Palisades High School ranks #24 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte on the city page.
Is Palisades High School a good school?
Palisades High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Palisades High School, 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.
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