- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Statesville, NC
West Iredell High
Federal NCES profile for West Iredell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370231000999
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Iredell High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Iredell High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Iredell High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Statesville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
West Iredell High shrank from 844 students in 2022-23 to 795 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 370231000999 · Statesville, NC High · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 15.7:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
West Iredell High shrank from 844 students in 2022-23 to 795 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Iredell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school
West Iredell High
767 students
What this shows West Iredell High reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Iredell High compares
West Iredell High is a shrinking 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, West Iredell High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Iredell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Iredell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Statesville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Iredell High
Standard public school
1,768 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Statesville High
Standard public school
991 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Collaborative College for Technology
Standard public school
232 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College
Standard public school
225 students 28.1:1 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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Iredell High
How many students attend West Iredell High?
West Iredell High has 767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Statesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Iredell High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Iredell High is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Iredell High?
55.9% of students at West Iredell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Iredell High?
The largest demographic group at West Iredell High is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Statesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Iredell High?
West Iredell High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Iredell High rank among high schools in Statesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Iredell High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Statesville, 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 Statesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides West Iredell High, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.