- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Siler City, NC
Sage Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sage Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370075002079
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sage Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Siler City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 35
- students enrolled
Sage Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Siler City, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075002079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Sage Academy grew from 6 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+250.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370075002079 · Siler City, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 7:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Sage Academy grew from 6 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+250.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sage Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school 35
Sage Academy
35 students
What this shows Sage Academy reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sage Academy compares
Sage Academy 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
White 37.1%
Two or More 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Sage Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sage Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sage Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Siler 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sage Academy
How many students attend Sage Academy?
Sage Academy has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Siler City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 6 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Academy is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sage Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sage Academy is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Siler City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sage Academy?
Sage Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Sage Academy rank among high schools in Siler City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Siler 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 Siler City on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Sage Academy, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.