- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morehead City, NC
West Carteret High
Federal NCES profile for West Carteret High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370063000259
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Carteret High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Morehead City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Carteret High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Carteret High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
West Carteret High held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 370063000259 · Morehead City, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,095 enr · 15.4:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Croatan High (1,019 students)
West Carteret High held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Carteret High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- Croatan High
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- Broad Creek Mi
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- East Carteret
East Carteret High
521 students
What this shows West Carteret High reports 1,095 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Carteret High compares
West Carteret 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,095 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,095
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
418
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, West Carteret High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Carteret High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatan High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Carteret High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Carteret High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Morehead City
1 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 (~1,095 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Carteret High
How many students attend West Carteret High?
West Carteret High has 1,095 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morehead City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,146 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carteret High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carteret High is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 West Carteret High?
38.1% of students at West Carteret High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Carteret High?
The largest demographic group at West Carteret High is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Morehead City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Carteret High?
West Carteret High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Carteret High rank among public schools in Morehead City?
By Resource Investment Index, West Carteret High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morehead City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides West Carteret High, Carteret County Public Schools also operates Croatan High (1,019 students), White Oak Elementary (784 students), and Broad Creek Middle (722 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.