- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297003175
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
William Amos Hough High held near 2,503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.1 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370297003175 · Cornelius, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,518 enr · 21.7:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
William Amos Hough High held near 2,503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.1 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
William Amos Hough High 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
- This school
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- Palisades High
Palisades High School
2,332 students
What this shows William Amos Hough High reports 2,518 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Amos Hough High compares
William Amos Hough 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,036
- 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
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 (~2,518 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,518 (2022-23) → 2,503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.