- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, NC
Westerly Hills Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westerly Hills Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370297001287
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westerly Hills Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #69 of 70
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westerly Hills Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westerly Hills Academy ranks #69 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Westerly Hills Academy grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370297001287 · Charlotte, NC Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 22.7:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Westerly Hills Academy grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Westerly Hills Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 522
Westerly Hills Academy
522 students
What this shows Westerly Hills Academy reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westerly Hills Academy compares
Westerly Hills Academy is a growing 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$12,198
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Westerly Hills Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westerly Hills Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westerly Hills Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Charlotte
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sugar Creek Charter
Standard public school
1,591 students 30:1 students per teacher
Bradford Preparatory School
Standard public school
1,566 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Corvian Community School
Standard public school
1,376 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest School of the Arts
Standard public school
993 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Day School
Standard public school
882 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westerly Hills Academy
How many students attend Westerly Hills Academy?
Westerly Hills Academy has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerly Hills Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westerly Hills Academy is 22.7:1, which is 44% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westerly Hills Academy?
99.3% of students at Westerly Hills Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westerly Hills Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westerly Hills Academy is African American at 64.6% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westerly Hills Academy?
Westerly Hills Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Westerly Hills Academy rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Westerly Hills Academy ranks #69 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Westerly Hills Academy, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.