Central Cabarrus High

Summary:

Central Cabarrus High is a public magnet high school serving 1,305 students in grades 9-12 in Concord, North Carolina, which is part of the Cabarrus County Schools district.

While Central Cabarrus High has a relatively diverse student population, with 44.21% White, 24.75% African American, and 23.6% Hispanic students, its academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOC) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III are all below the Cabarrus County Schools district averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing better than White and multi-racial students, and English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students struggling the most.

Compared to nearby schools like Hickory Ridge High and Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College, which have higher EOC proficiency rates and statewide rankings, Central Cabarrus High's academic performance has declined over the years, with the school's ranking dropping from 3 stars to 2 stars in recent years. This trend, along with the school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (55.1%), suggests that addressing socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted interventions could potentially improve student outcomes at Central Cabarrus High.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 505 Hwy 49 S
       Concord, NC  28025-9298


(704) 260-6570

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
392nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,314 Help


Feeder schools for Central Cabarrus High:

Elementary:    Bethel Elementary
    Rocky River Elementary
Middle:    C C Griffin Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,305

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
African American:
24.8%
Hispanic:
23.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Cabarrus High ranks worse than 61.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Central Cabarrus High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), African American (24.8%), Hispanic (23.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Cabarrus High is 16.8. 5 high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Cabarrus High is $8,314. 7 high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Cabarrus High:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Cabarrus High 392nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Central Cabarrus High in the ranking list.)

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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Cabarrus High

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Rank History for all students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.90 82nd 431 81.0%
2007 66.72 93rd 453 79.5%
2008 68.23 81st 477 83.0%
2009 67.19 94th 490 80.8%
2010 55.61 231st 499 53.7%
2011 62.36 152nd 506 70.0%
2012 56.09 180th 502 64.1%
2013 56.55 98th 505 80.6%
2014 44.72 188th 451 58.3%
2015 44.99 217th 531 59.1%
2016 43.63 206th 507 59.4%
2017 39.89 248th 476 47.9%
2018 48.15 226th 469 51.8%
2019 45.03 248th 514 51.8%
2021 55.40 235th 594 60.4%
2022 44.76 322nd 621 48.1%
2023 35.85 390th 626 37.7%
2024 37.38 392nd 640 38.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.81 121st 185 34.6%
2019 29.28 152nd 195 22.1%
2021 46.55 107th 199 46.2%
2022 56.64 77th 226 65.9%
2023 29.93 186th 249 25.3%
2024 45.70 139th 261 46.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.59 149th 173 13.9%
2021 44.83 55th 124 55.6%
2022 44.12 64th 156 59.0%
2023 20.11 213th 226 5.8%
2024 38.69 145th 262 44.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.89 280th 349 19.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.15 190th 424 55.2%
2019 40.03 216th 446 51.6%
2021 53.67 99th 432 77.1%
2022 37.35 319th 544 41.4%
2023 33.92 379th 597 36.5%
2024 37.43 365th 613 40.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.62 239th 449 46.8%
2019 42.39 250th 475 47.4%
2021 56.32 153rd 475 67.8%
2022 47.92 300th 594 49.5%
2023 39.20 350th 588 40.5%
2024 39.09 361st 602 40.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.07 323rd 349 7.4%
2019 25.20 293rd 364 19.5%
2021 30.40 235th 334 29.6%
2022 22.08 285th 330 13.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.23 134th 325 58.8%
2021 83.82 9th 337 97.3%
2022 57.01 208th 398 47.7%
2023 46.61 273rd 403 32.3%
2024 63.29 162nd 403 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.79 227th 463 51.0%
2019 44.24 231st 488 52.7%
2021 53.00 162nd 481 66.3%
2022 40.36 332nd 585 43.2%
2023 30.55 416th 602 30.9%
2024 33.52 403rd 607 33.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.14 172nd 359 52.1%
2019 51.64 110th 369 70.2%
2021 70.84 43rd 364 88.2%
2022 46.68 184th 430 57.2%
2023 41.01 222nd 434 48.8%
2024 39.41 237th 437 45.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 200th 340 41.2%
2019 38.38 193rd 354 45.5%
2021 41.49 162nd 370 56.2%
2022 29.85 318th 436 27.1%
2023 31.89 303rd 449 32.5%
2024 35.21 281st 454 38.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central Cabarrus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.89 176th 427 58.8%
2019 46.22 212th 444 52.3%
2021 59.33 136th 439 69.0%
2022 54.44 241st 534 54.9%
2023 37.59 343rd 537 36.1%
2024 38.35 355th 553 35.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Open Quote There are certainly socio-economic factors at play when comparing this high school to other high schools and lower test scores. However, my sons have done very well after graduating and they definitely say their high school teachers and opportunities played a big part in their success. One child, who was only an average student, said he was far more prepared in college than most other students from rural high schools. He also said his computer classes in high school helped put him far ahead of the average college student. As a parent I watched teachers during covid remote learning and they seemed to have well prepared lessons with well versed dialogue and engagement with students. The principal, Mr. Shoe, was always engaged with students and parents and was genuinely invested in students success. This school provides many opportunities outside of class. This school is far superior than test scores show. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Cabarrus High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1111 117 6 2 12 n/a n/a 0 1248
1989 1061 110 12 1 10 n/a n/a 0 1194
1990 1012 103 11 3 8 n/a n/a 0 1137
1991 973 100 10 1 6 n/a n/a 0 1090
1992 983 107 5 4 5 n/a n/a 0 1104
1993 1022 112 7 9 5 n/a n/a 0 1155
1994 1072 115 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1202
1995 1138 105 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1258
1996 1138 105 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1258
1997 1212 119 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1349
1998 1317 148 8 12 5 n/a n/a 0 1490
1999 1362 152 11 15 4 n/a n/a 0 1544
2000 1346 146 8 17 6 n/a n/a 0 1523
2001 1355 150 6 14 6 n/a n/a 0 1531
2002 1110 137 9 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1287
2003 1110 137 9 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1287
2004 1190 192 13 42 9 n/a n/a 0 1446
2005 1250 234 19 59 11 n/a n/a 0 1573
2006 1293 285 27 67 11 n/a n/a 0 1683
2007 1347 291 42 94 8 n/a n/a 43 1825
2008 832 235 13 106 6 n/a n/a 41 1233
2009 699 267 6 112 3 n/a n/a 0 1087
2010 744 282 5 135 3 n/a n/a 0 1169
2011 767 232 5 148 5 0 32 0 1189
2012 707 224 8 166 6 0 37 0 1148
2013 696 259 15 167 4 1 44 0 1186
2014 701 276 15 198 8 2 59 0 1259
2015 770 342 23 213 8 2 58 0 1416
2016 845 374 30 273 10 2 57 0 1591
2017 864 416 31 320 11 1 68 0 1711
2018 863 405 27 330 7 2 60 0 1694
2019 793 403 22 347 3 1 65 0 1634
2020 733 431 15 353 5 3 117 0 1657
2021 633 326 19 270 7 4 64 0 1323
2022 578 324 18 274 8 6 62 0 1270
2023 577 323 17 308 5 7 68 0 1305

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Cabarrus High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1248 69.0 18.0 4
1989 1194 69.0 17.3 6.5
1990 1137 69.0 16.4 5
1991 1090 69.0 15.7 5.2
1992 1104 78.0 14.1 1.6
1993 1155 70.0 16.5 4.1
1994 1202 72.0 16.7 4.6
1995 1258 79.0 15.9 6.4
1996 1258 79.0 15.9 6.4
1997 1349 78.0 17.3 5.4
1998 1490 89.0 16.7 5.6
1999 1544 89.0 17.3 9.8
2000 1523 99.0 15.4 9.6
2001 1531 97.0 15.8 8.1
2002 1287 84.0 15.3 15.2
2003 1287 84.0 15.3 15.2
2004 1446 84.0 17.2 17.8
2005 1573 84.0 18.7 20
2006 1683 84.0 20.0 21.2
2007 1825 114.3 16.0 23.3
2008 1233 90.6 13.6 31
2009 1087 85.8 12.7 35.1
2010 1169 77.7 15.0 39.2
2011 1189 75.6 15.7 44.2
2012 1148 75.5 15.1 47.9
2013 1186 77.9 15.2 50.3
2014 1259 83.2 15.1 49.9
2015 1416 89.0 15.9 48.4
2016 1591 94.0 16.9 46.8
2017 1711 95.8 17.8 43.2
2018 1694 94.8 17.8 42.3
2019 1634 92.6 17.6 42.6
2020 1657 93.6 17.6 42.4
2021 1323 78.7 16.7 31.2
2022 1270 78.7 16.1 28.1
2023 1305 77.5 16.8 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Cabarrus High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1248 69.0 18.0 4
1989 1194 69.0 17.3 6.5
1990 1137 69.0 16.4 5
1991 1090 69.0 15.7 5.2
1992 1104 78.0 14.1 1.6
1993 1155 70.0 16.5 4.1
1994 1202 72.0 16.7 4.6
1995 1258 79.0 15.9 6.4
1996 1258 79.0 15.9 6.4
1997 1349 78.0 17.3 5.4
1998 1490 89.0 16.7 5.6
1999 1544 89.0 17.3 9.8
2000 1523 99.0 15.4 9.6
2001 1531 97.0 15.8 8.1
2002 1287 84.0 15.3 15.2
2003 1287 84.0 15.3 15.2
2004 1446 84.0 17.2 17.8
2005 1573 84.0 18.7 20
2006 1683 84.0 20.0 21.2
2007 1825 114.3 16.0 23.3
2008 1233 90.6 13.6 31
2009 1087 85.8 12.7 35.1
2010 1169 77.7 15.0 39.2
2011 1189 75.6 15.7 44.2
2012 1148 75.5 15.1 47.9
2013 1186 77.9 15.2 50.3
2014 1259 83.2 15.1 49.9
2015 1416 89.0 15.9 48.4
2016 1591 94.0 16.9 46.8
2017 1711 95.8 17.8 43.2
2018 1694 94.8 17.8 42.3
2019 1634 92.6 17.6 42.6
2020 1657 93.6 17.6 42.4
2021 1323 78.7 16.7 31.2
2022 1270 78.7 16.1 28.1
2023 1305 77.5 16.8 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Cabarrus High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $531 (6.4%) $7,784 (93.6%) $8,314

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Cabarrus High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 514 High schoolsRanks 390th of 626 High schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Central Cabarrus High)50.146
 4.1%
   End of Course Biology (Cabarrus County Schools)62.555.5
 7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Central Cabarrus High)58.857.1
 1.7%
   End of Course English II (Cabarrus County Schools)65.163.5
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Central Cabarrus High)42.930.9
 12%
   End of Course Math I (Cabarrus County Schools)52.643.9
 8.7%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Central Cabarrus High)48.546.5
 2%
   End of Course Math III (Cabarrus County Schools)52.565.9
 13.4%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16341305
 20.1%
African American403323
 19.9%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian2217
 22.7%
Hispanic347308
 11.2%
Pacific Islander17
 600%
White793577
 27.2%
Two or More Races6568
 4.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%55.1%
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Cabarrus High

Central Cabarrus High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bethel Elementary
Elementary : Rocky River Elementary
Middle : C C Griffin Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,305 students attended Central Cabarrus High.

Central Cabarrus High ranks 392nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Cabarrus High are 44% White, 25% African American, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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