- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+626 students YoY
Palisades High School grew from 1,615 students in 2022-23 to 2,241 in 2023-24 (+38.8%).
Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 110.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+626 students YoY 370297003622 · Charlotte, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,332 enr · 34.3:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Palisades High School grew from 1,615 students in 2022-23 to 2,241 in 2023-24 (+38.8%). Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 110.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Palisades High School 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
Palisades High School
2,332 students
What this shows Palisades High School reports 2,332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palisades High School compares
Palisades High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,036
- 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
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 (~2,332 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,615 (2022-23) → 2,241 (2023-24), up 626.
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.
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.