- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indian Trail, NC
Porter Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Porter Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370462002799
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porter Ridge High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Indian Trail · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Porter Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Ridge High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Indian Trail, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Porter Ridge High School held near 1,766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 90.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 370462002799 · Indian Trail, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,809 enr · 21.3:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Porter Ridge High School held near 1,766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 90.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Porter Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- This school
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- Weddington Mid
Weddington Middle
1,324 students
What this shows Porter Ridge High School reports 1,809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porter Ridge High School compares
Porter Ridge High School 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 53% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,809 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,809
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$11,340
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Porter Ridge High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porter Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porter Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- 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 (~1,809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Porter Ridge High School
How many students attend Porter Ridge High School?
Porter Ridge High School has 1,809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indian Trail, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,754 (2022-23) → 1,766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter Ridge High School is 21.3:1, which is 35% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Porter Ridge High School?
30.7% of students at Porter Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porter Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Porter Ridge High School is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Indian Trail, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porter Ridge High School?
Porter Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Porter Ridge High School rank among public schools in Indian Trail?
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Ridge High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Indian Trail, 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 Indian Trail on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Porter Ridge High School, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.