- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albemarle, NC
Stanly Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Stanly Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370432002890
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanly Early College High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Albemarle · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanly Early College High has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanly Early College High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Albemarle, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432002890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Stanly Early College High held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370432002890 · Albemarle, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 23.5:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Stanly Early College High held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stanly Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school 188
Stanly Early College High
188 students
What this shows Stanly Early College High reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanly Early College High compares
Stanly 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 59% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,914
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Stanly Early College High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanly Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanly Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Albemarle
3 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanly Early College High
How many students attend Stanly Early College High?
Stanly Early College High has 188 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albemarle, NC. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanly Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanly Early College High is 23.5:1, which is 49% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanly Early College High?
27.1% of students at Stanly 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 Stanly Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Stanly Early College High is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Albemarle, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanly Early College High?
Stanly Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Stanly Early College High rank among high schools in Albemarle?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanly Early College High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Albemarle, 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 Albemarle on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Stanly Early College High, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.