Enrollment
1,627
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Concord, NC
West Cabarrus High
Federal NCES profile for West Cabarrus High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053003482
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Cabarrus High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Cabarrus High has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Cabarrus High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053003482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Cabarrus High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Cabarrus High
West Cabarrus High is a higher-need, large high school in Concord, North Carolina, enrolling 1,627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,627 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 325 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 352 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,627 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Concord's high schools, it stands alongside Cox Mill High School (1,772 students): West Cabarrus High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 22.1:1).
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside West Cabarrus 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 West Cabarrus High compares
West Cabarrus 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,627 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,627
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$10,831
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 31.2%
White 29.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, West Cabarrus High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes West Cabarrus High.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
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 West Cabarrus High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jay M Robinson High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Cabarrus High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Concord
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cox Mill High School
Standard public school
1,772 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Central Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,369 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Jay M Robinson High
Standard public school
1,210 students 22:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Concord High
Standard public school
1,128 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Standard public school
236 students 33.7:1 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 (~1,627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Cabarrus High
How many students attend West Cabarrus High?
West Cabarrus High has 1,627 students enrolled. It is a high school in Concord, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Cabarrus High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Cabarrus High is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Cabarrus High?
53.5% of students at West Cabarrus High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Cabarrus High?
The largest demographic group at West Cabarrus High is Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Cabarrus High?
West Cabarrus High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West Cabarrus High rank among high schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, West Cabarrus High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
Is West Cabarrus High a good school?
West Cabarrus High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. 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 Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides West Cabarrus High, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and Central Cabarrus High (1,369 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.
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