Enrollment
991
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370231002303
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Statesville High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Statesville High
Statesville High is a higher-need, large high school in Statesville, North Carolina, enrolling 991 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.7% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 991 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 358 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 991 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Statesville's high schools, it stands alongside South Iredell High (1,768 students): Statesville High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 22.7:1).
Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students) and South Iredell High (1,768 students) alongside Statesville High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Statesville High compares
Statesville High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iredell-Statesville Schools, which includes Statesville High.
$10,865
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~991 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Statesville High a good school?
Statesville High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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