- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weldon, NC
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
Federal NCES profile for Weldon Stem High School Career Academies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370489003262
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Weldon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weldon Stem High School Career Academies ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Weldon, NC.
School address
District: Weldon City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370489003262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370489003262 · Weldon, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 12.1:1 · 97.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Weldon Elementary Global Academy (272 students)
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weldon Element
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
272 students
- This school
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
145 students
- Weldon Middle
Weldon Middle
133 students
- Roanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Early College
114 students
What this shows Weldon Stem High School Career Academies reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weldon Stem High School Career Academies compares
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$24,869
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Weldon Stem High School Career Academies is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weldon City Schools reports $24,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weldon Stem High School Career Academies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Elementary Global Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weldon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Valley Early College | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weldon Stem High School Career Academies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high schools in Weldon
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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
How many students attend Weldon Stem High School Career Academies?
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies has 145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weldon, NC. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies?
97.5% of students at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weldon Stem High School Career Academies?
The largest demographic group at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies is African American at 98.6% of enrollment, in Weldon, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weldon Stem High School Career Academies?
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies 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 Weldon Stem High School Career Academies rank among high schools in Weldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Weldon Stem High School Career Academies ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Weldon, 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 Weldon on the city page.
What other schools are in Weldon City Schools?
Besides Weldon Stem High School Career Academies, Weldon City Schools also operates Weldon Elementary Global Academy (272 students), Weldon Middle (133 students), and Roanoke Valley Early College (114 students). See the Weldon City Schools district page for the complete list.