Enrollment
2,518
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cornelius, NC
William Amos Hough High
Federal NCES profile for William Amos Hough High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297003175
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Amos Hough High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Cornelius · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Amos Hough High has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Amos Hough High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cornelius, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297003175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Amos Hough High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Amos Hough High
William Amos Hough High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Cornelius, North Carolina, enrolling 2,518 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 93% of North Carolina schools and 37% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.3% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,518 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students) and Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students) alongside William Amos Hough High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Amos Hough High compares
William Amos Hough High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 78% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,518 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,518
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 11.9%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, William Amos Hough High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which includes William Amos Hough High.
$11,853
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How William Amos Hough High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palisades High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Amos Hough High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,332
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Amos Hough High
How many students attend William Amos Hough High?
William Amos Hough High has 2,518 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cornelius, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Amos Hough High?
The student-teacher ratio at William Amos Hough High is 21.7:1, which is 37% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Amos Hough High?
14.3% of students at William Amos Hough High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Amos Hough High?
The largest demographic group at William Amos Hough High is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Cornelius, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Amos Hough High?
William Amos Hough High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Amos Hough High rank among public schools in Cornelius?
By Resource Investment Index, William Amos Hough High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cornelius, 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 Cornelius on the city page.
Is William Amos Hough High a good school?
William Amos Hough High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides William Amos Hough High, 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.
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