- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Raeford, NC
Sandhoke Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Sandhoke Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370225002897
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandhoke Early College High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandhoke Early College High has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhoke Early College High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225002897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sandhoke Early College High held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370225002897 · Raeford, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 20.9:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
Sandhoke Early College High held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sandhoke Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 418
Sandhoke Early College High
418 students
What this shows Sandhoke Early College High reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandhoke Early College High compares
Sandhoke Early College 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% 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
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,704
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 28.0%
White 27.3%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Sandhoke Early College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandhoke Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandhoke Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Raeford
1 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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sandhoke Early College High
How many students attend Sandhoke Early College High?
Sandhoke Early College High has 418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raeford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhoke Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhoke Early College High is 20.9:1, which is 32% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandhoke Early College High?
99.3% of students at Sandhoke Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandhoke Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Sandhoke Early College High is Hispanic or Latino at 29.7% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandhoke Early College High?
Sandhoke Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sandhoke Early College High rank among public schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhoke Early College High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Raeford, 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 Raeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Sandhoke Early College High, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.