- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053003482
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
West Cabarrus High held near 1,863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.9 → 89.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 370053003482 · Concord, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,627 enr · 18.7:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
West Cabarrus High held near 1,863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.9 → 89.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Cabarrus High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- This school
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- Jay M Robinson
Jay M Robinson High
1,210 students
What this shows West Cabarrus High reports 1,627 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Cabarrus High compares
West Cabarrus 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,749
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 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.
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
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,671
- 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
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 (~1,627 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,833 (2022-23) → 1,863 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.