- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Statesville, NC
Statesville High
Federal NCES profile for Statesville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370231002303
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Statesville High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Statesville High has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Statesville High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Statesville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231002303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Statesville High held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370231002303 · Statesville, NC High · MID · TRAD
991 enr · 17.7:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Statesville High held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Statesville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- This school
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- Coddle Creek E
Coddle Creek Elementary
808 students
What this shows Statesville High reports 991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Statesville High compares
Statesville 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
White 15.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Statesville High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Statesville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coddle Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Statesville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Statesville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Iredell High
Standard public school
1,768 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
West Iredell High
Standard public school
767 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Collaborative College for Technology
Standard public school
232 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College
Standard public school
225 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~991 students)
Frequently asked questions about Statesville High
How many students attend Statesville High?
Statesville High has 991 students enrolled. It is a high school in Statesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Statesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Statesville High is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Statesville High?
72.7% of students at Statesville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Statesville High?
The largest demographic group at Statesville High is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in Statesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Statesville High?
Statesville High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Statesville High rank among high schools in Statesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Statesville High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Statesville, 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 Statesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Statesville High, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and North Iredell High (983 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.