Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Summary:

Cabarrus County Opportunity School is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in Concord, North Carolina, part of the Cabarrus County Schools district. With only 47 students, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, struggling with low academic performance, a high percentage of disadvantaged students, and declining outcomes over the years.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($29,596 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby high schools like A L Brown High, Mount Pleasant High, and Northwest Cabarrus High, Cabarrus County Opportunity School's proficiency rates on state assessments remain significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 93.62% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The racial composition of Cabarrus County Opportunity School has shifted over the years, with the percentage of African American students increasing from 30.95% in 2021-2022 to 55.32% in 2022-2023. This highlights the need to address potential racial inequities in the school's educational outcomes, which are significantly lower than the nearby high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools district. The school's small size, high percentage of disadvantaged students, and declining statewide ranking suggest that it may require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 120 Marsh Avenue NW
       Concord, NC  28025-4889


(704) 260-5800

District: Cabarrus County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,596 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.0 Help
Number of students:  47

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.3%
Hispanic:
23.4%
White:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cabarrus County Opportunity School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cabarrus County Opportunity School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cabarrus County Opportunity School has the smallest high school student body size in the Cabarrus County Schools District. Student population at Cabarrus County Opportunity School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (55.3%), Hispanic (23.4%), White (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cabarrus County Opportunity School is 5, which is the lowest among 11 high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cabarrus County Opportunity School is $29,596, which is the highest among 11 high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cabarrus County Opportunity School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Cabarrus County Opportunity School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 8.55 559th 598 6.5%
2007 35.20 458th 606 24.4%
2008 7.82 576th 620 7.1%
2009 10.96 576th 630 8.6%
2010 13.75 587th 640 8.3%
2011 7.86 605th 648 6.6%
2012 14.79 595th 662 10.1%
2013 9.44 625th 673 7.1%
2018 0.80 687th 691 0.6%
2019 3.34 713th 737 3.3%
2023 1.79 773rd 784 1.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.36 629th 639 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.73 723rd 733 1.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.33 659th 665 0.9%
2019 4.72 676th 697 3.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cabarrus County Opportunity School

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Rank History for all high school students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 46.14 262nd 453 42.2%
2008 78.80 26th 477 94.5%
2009 41.76 324th 490 33.9%
2010 66.60 113th 499 77.4%
2011 24.92 425th 506 16.0%
2012 0.24 491st 502 2.2%
2013 5.71 479th 505 5.1%
2018 1.94 458th 469 2.3%
2019 16.68 428th 514 16.7%
2023 3.07 615th 626 1.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.28 422nd 424 0.5%
2019 17.08 393rd 446 11.9%
2023 4.01 595th 597 0.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.74 449th 463 3.0%
2019 29.86 328th 488 32.8%
2023 4.45 589th 602 2.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.01 310th 369 16.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Cabarrus County Opportunity School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 3 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
2000 3 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2001 3 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2002 6 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2003 6 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2004 5 1 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2005 11 3 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2006 6 1 3 31 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2007 10 13 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2008 14 15 0 4 0 n/a n/a 3 36
2009 9 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2010 11 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2011 9 7 0 0 2 0 0 0 18
2012 27 16 0 6 1 0 2 0 52
2013 30 29 0 10 2 0 4 0 75
2014 36 40 1 13 1 0 4 0 95
2015 25 24 0 16 0 0 2 0 67
2016 19 23 0 16 0 0 1 0 59
2017 25 30 0 7 0 0 2 0 64
2018 20 29 0 9 0 0 2 0 60
2019 27 33 0 20 0 1 3 0 84
2020 32 39 0 17 0 0 0 0 88
2021 13 29 0 9 0 0 2 0 53
2022 16 13 0 11 0 0 2 0 42
2023 6 26 0 11 0 0 4 0 47

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 Cabarrus County Opportunity School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 6 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 10 5.0 2.0 n/a
2001 7 5.0 1.4 n/a
2002 7 10.0 0.7 0
2003 7 10.0 0.7 0
2004 40 10.0 4.0 0
2005 40 10.0 4.0 n/a
2006 41 10.0 4.1 80.5
2007 84 18.0 4.7 n/a
2008 36 19.5 1.8 n/a
2009 21 13.2 1.6 n/a
2010 17 15.2 1.1 82.4
2011 18 15.5 1.1 83.3
2012 52 13.5 3.8 94.2
2013 75 13.0 5.7 96
2014 95 13.4 7.0 85.3
2015 67 13.0 5.1 95.5
2016 59 12.0 4.9 94.9
2017 64 14.7 4.3 95.3
2018 60 12.0 5.0 95
2019 84 12.6 6.6 96.4
2020 88 11.8 7.4 96.6
2021 53 12.2 4.3 94.3
2022 42 10.6 3.9 92.9
2023 47 9.2 5.0 93.6

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 Cabarrus County Opportunity School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 6 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 10 5.0 2.0 n/a
2001 7 5.0 1.4 n/a
2002 7 10.0 0.7 0
2003 7 10.0 0.7 0
2004 40 10.0 4.0 0
2005 40 10.0 4.0 n/a
2006 41 10.0 4.1 80.5
2007 84 18.0 4.7 n/a
2008 36 19.5 1.8 n/a
2009 21 13.2 1.6 n/a
2010 17 15.2 1.1 82.4
2011 18 15.5 1.1 83.3
2012 52 13.5 3.8 94.2
2013 75 13.0 5.7 96
2014 95 13.4 7.0 85.3
2015 67 13.0 5.1 95.5
2016 59 12.0 4.9 94.9
2017 64 14.7 4.3 95.3
2018 60 12.0 5.0 95
2019 84 12.6 6.6 96.4
2020 88 11.8 7.4 96.6
2021 53 12.2 4.3 94.3
2022 42 10.6 3.9 92.9
2023 47 9.2 5.0 93.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cabarrus County Opportunity School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,369 (8.0%) $27,226 (92.0%) $29,596

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cabarrus County Opportunity School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 713th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 773rd of 784 Middle schools
 1.9%
Ranks 428th of 514 High schoolsRanks 615th of 626 High schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Opportunity School)26.37.1
 19.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)68.459.4
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Opportunity School)15.87.1
 8.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)64.858
 6.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Opportunity School)13.65
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)64.556.6
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Opportunity School)13.615
 1.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.958
 3.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Cabarrus County Opportunity School)4520
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Cabarrus County Schools)85.776.3
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%
End of Course Biology (Cabarrus County Opportunity School)34.89.5
 25.3%
   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 (Cabarrus County Opportunity School)3713.3
 23.7%
   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%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8447
 44%
African American3326
 21.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2011
 45%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White276
 77.8%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%93.6%
 2.8%


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Students at Cabarrus County Opportunity School are 55% African American, 23% Hispanic, 13% White, 9% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 47 students attended Cabarrus County Opportunity School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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