- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe, NC
Sun Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Sun Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370462001803
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Valley High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Valley High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Monroe, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Sun Valley High held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 78.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 370462001803 · Monroe, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,272 enr · 16.5:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Sun Valley High held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 78.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sun Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school
Sun Valley High
1,272 students
What this shows Sun Valley High reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Valley High compares
Sun Valley 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$11,340
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Sun Valley High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Monroe
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Piedmont High
Standard public school
1,270 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Monroe High
Standard public school
1,215 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Parkwood High
Standard public school
1,082 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Standard public school
875 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Union County Early College
Standard public school
340 students 24.3:1 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 (~1,272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley High
How many students attend Sun Valley High?
Sun Valley High has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,442 (2022-23) → 1,383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley High is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Valley High?
35.8% of students at Sun Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Sun Valley High is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Valley High?
Sun Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sun Valley High rank among high schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Monroe, 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 Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Sun Valley High, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.