- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vanceboro, NC
West Craven High
Federal NCES profile for West Craven High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370331002180
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Craven High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 751
- students enrolled
West Craven High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
West Craven High held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 370331002180 · Vanceboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 15:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
West Craven High held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Craven High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- This school
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- Grover C Field 542
Grover C Fields Middle
542 students
What this shows West Craven High reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Craven High compares
West Craven 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$11,893
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
African American 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, West Craven High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Craven High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover C Fields Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Craven High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~751 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Craven High
How many students attend West Craven High?
West Craven High has 751 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vanceboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Craven High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Craven High is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Craven High?
97.8% of students at West Craven High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Craven High?
The largest demographic group at West Craven High is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Vanceboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Craven High?
West Craven High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides West Craven High, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and H J Macdonald Middle (632 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.