- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincolnton, NC
West Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for West Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370268001124
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lincoln High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lincoln High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lincoln High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lincolnton, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268001124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
West Lincoln High held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 370268001124 · Lincolnton, NC High · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 17:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
West Lincoln High held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Lincoln High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- This school
West Lincoln High
731 students
What this shows West Lincoln High reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lincoln High compares
West Lincoln 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$10,722
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, West Lincoln High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lincoln High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lincoln High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Lincolnton
2 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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Lincoln High
How many students attend West Lincoln High?
West Lincoln High has 731 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincolnton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln High is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lincoln High?
48.1% of students at West Lincoln High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lincoln High?
The largest demographic group at West Lincoln High is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lincoln High?
West Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lincoln High rank among high schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lincoln High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lincolnton, 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 Lincolnton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides West Lincoln High, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.