Cleveland ECHS

Summary:

Cleveland Early College High School (Cleveland ECHS) is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Shelby, North Carolina, part of the Cleveland County Schools district. With a student population of 219, Cleveland ECHS consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance, ranking as high as 56th out of 640 North Carolina high schools.

Cleveland ECHS stands out for its exceptional academic results, with students scoring significantly higher than their peers on End-of-Course (EOC) tests in subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 90.4% proficiency rate in EOC Biology, compared to just 53.5% for the district and 53.4% for the state. The school's diverse student population, including strong performance across subgroups like female, male, African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, further highlights its ability to support the academic success of all learners.

When compared to nearby high schools in the Cleveland County Schools district, such as Burns High, Kings Mountain High, Crest High, and Shelby High, Cleveland ECHS consistently outperforms them in academic metrics. The school's performance is also on par with the exceptional Highland School of Technology, a top-ranked public magnet high school in the neighboring Gaston County Schools district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1800 E. Marion Street
       Shelby, NC  28152


(704) 476-8232

District: Cleveland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,781 Help


Feeder schools for Cleveland ECHS:

Elementary:    Bethware Elementary
    Boiling Springs Elementary
    Casar Elementary
    East Elementary
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Middle:    Burns Middle
    Crest Middle
    Kings Mountain Intermediate
    Kings Mountain Middle
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Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
Hispanic:
17.8%
African American:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cleveland ECHS ranks better than 91.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Cleveland County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cleveland ECHS is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), Hispanic (17.8%), African American (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cleveland ECHS is 21.6, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Cleveland County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cleveland ECHS is $7,781, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Cleveland County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cleveland ECHS:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland ECHS 56th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Cleveland ECHS in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cleveland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County Schools 121st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cleveland ECHS

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Rank History for all students at Cleveland ECHS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.14 117th 594 80.3%
2022 88.24 89th 621 85.7%
2023 89.29 77th 626 87.7%
2024 92.28 56th 640 91.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cleveland ECHS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.35 52nd 544 90.4%
2023 90.66 72nd 597 87.9%
2024 94.92 56th 613 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cleveland ECHS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.12 109th 594 81.6%
2023 89.52 64th 588 89.1%
2024 90.21 62nd 602 89.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cleveland ECHS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.09 121st 398 69.6%
2023 69.81 123rd 403 69.5%
2024 78.82 23rd 403 94.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cleveland ECHS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.57 62nd 585 89.4%
2023 85.54 113th 602 81.2%
2024 95.89 24th 607 96.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Cleveland ECHS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.60 45th 430 89.5%
2023 81.76 72nd 434 83.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cleveland ECHS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.98 54th 449 88.0%
2024 90.76 56th 454 87.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cleveland ECHS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.45 72nd 534 86.5%
2023 89.16 58th 537 89.2%
2024 88.37 73rd 553 86.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Cleveland ECHS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 32 16 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2010 61 29 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2011 86 35 0 14 0 0 9 0 144
2012 117 46 0 14 0 0 12 0 189
2013 119 46 2 14 0 0 13 0 194
2014 119 48 4 15 0 0 13 0 199
2015 136 52 7 19 0 0 9 0 223
2016 135 42 7 21 0 0 6 0 211
2017 130 42 8 24 0 0 6 0 210
2018 141 37 6 26 0 0 5 0 215
2019 141 34 6 28 0 0 8 0 217
2020 133 33 7 33 0 0 11 0 217
2021 136 35 6 35 0 0 13 0 225
2022 122 38 6 38 0 0 11 0 215
2023 125 38 5 39 0 0 12 0 219

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 Cleveland ECHS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 50 3.0 16.7 58
2010 99 7.0 14.1 58.6
2011 144 7.0 20.4 59.7
2012 189 7.9 23.9 61.9
2013 194 8.7 22.1 70.1
2014 199 9.1 21.8 66.3
2015 223 7.0 31.8 59.2
2016 211 8.0 26.3 59.2
2017 210 10.5 20.0 57.1
2018 215 11.0 19.5 52.6
2019 217 10.0 21.6 44.7
2020 217 10.0 21.6 46.1
2021 225 10.0 22.3 40
2022 215 10.1 21.2 39.5
2023 219 10.1 21.6 56.6

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 Cleveland ECHS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 50 3.0 16.7 58
2010 99 7.0 14.1 58.6
2011 144 7.0 20.4 59.7
2012 189 7.9 23.9 61.9
2013 194 8.7 22.1 70.1
2014 199 9.1 21.8 66.3
2015 223 7.0 31.8 59.2
2016 211 8.0 26.3 59.2
2017 210 10.5 20.0 57.1
2018 215 11.0 19.5 52.6
2019 217 10.0 21.6 44.7
2020 217 10.0 21.6 46.1
2021 225 10.0 22.3 40
2022 215 10.1 21.2 39.5
2023 219 10.1 21.6 56.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cleveland ECHS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $522 (6.7%) $7,258 (93.3%) $7,780

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cleveland ECHS

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Cleveland ECHS)92.685.5
 7.1%
   End of Course Biology (Cleveland County Schools)62.955.3
 7.6%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Cleveland ECHS)90.785.7
 5%
   End of Course English II (Cleveland County Schools)52.653.9
 1.3%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Cleveland ECHS)86.180.5
 5.6%
   End of Course Math I (Cleveland County Schools)39.136.5
 2.6%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Cleveland ECHS)76.284.6
 8.4%
   End of Course Math III (Cleveland County Schools)37.556.4
 18.9%
   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 Students217219
 0.9%
African American3438
 11.8%
American Indian00
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic2839
 39.3%
Pacific Islander00
White141125
 11.3%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%56.6%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland ECHS

Students at Cleveland ECHS are 57% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Cleveland ECHS.

Cleveland ECHS is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bethware Elementary
Elementary : Boiling Springs Elementary
Elementary : Casar Elementary
Elementary : East Elementary
Elementary : Elizabeth Elementary
Elementary : Fallston Elementary
Elementary : Grover Elementary
Elementary : James Love Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : North Elementary
Elementary : Springmore Elementary
Elementary : Township Three Elementary
Elementary : Union Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Burns Middle
Middle : Crest Middle
Middle : Kings Mountain Intermediate
Middle : Kings Mountain Middle
Middle : Shelby Middle

Yes. Cleveland ECHS ranks in the top 8.8% of North Carolina high schools.


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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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