- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank County High
Federal NCES profile for Pasquotank County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370354002537
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasquotank County High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasquotank County High has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasquotank County High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354002537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Pasquotank County High held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370354002537 · Elizabeth City, NC High · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 16.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High (658 students)
Pasquotank County High held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pasquotank County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High
658 students
- This school
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- Sheep-Harney E
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
419 students
What this shows Pasquotank County High reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasquotank County High compares
Pasquotank County 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$13,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Pasquotank County High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pasquotank County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasquotank County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Elizabeth City
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pasquotank County High
How many students attend Pasquotank County High?
Pasquotank County High has 653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasquotank County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasquotank County High is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pasquotank County High?
99.5% of students at Pasquotank County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasquotank County High?
The largest demographic group at Pasquotank County High is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasquotank County High?
Pasquotank County High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pasquotank County High rank among high schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasquotank County High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides Pasquotank County High, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Central Elementary (484 students), and Elizabeth City Middle (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.