At a glance
Reported students
1,753
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
93.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
A L Brown High: 1,753 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,660
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about A L Brown High
A L Brown High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kannapolis. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Kannapolis City Schools. NCES reports 1,753 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, close to the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40%) and Black (28.4%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking A L Brown High
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.1%
- Hispanic40%
- Black28.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kannapolis City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kannapolis Middle School 7/8
Middle · Grades 07–08
782 reported students
GW Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
503 reported students
Jackson Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
476 reported students
Forest Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
472 reported students
Fred L Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
415 reported students
Kannapolis Middle School 6
Middle · Grades 06–06
358 reported students
Public schools near A L Brown High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Cabarrus High High · Cabarrus County Schools | 09–12 | 1,142 | 4 mi |
| Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute High · Cabarrus County Schools | 09–12 | 159 | 4 mi |
| Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll High · Cabarrus County Schools | 09–13 | 234 | 4.7 mi |
| Concord High High · Cabarrus County Schools | 09–12 | 1,128 | 4.8 mi |
| South Rowan High High · Rowan-Salisbury Schools | 09–12 | 932 | 5.3 mi |
| Cabarrus Early College of Technology High · Cabarrus County Schools | 09–13 | 236 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about A L Brown High
What grades does A L Brown High serve?
A L Brown High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Kannapolis City Schools.
How many students attend A L Brown High?
A L Brown High reported 1,753 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,660 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at A L Brown High?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 1,753 students and 93.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is A L Brown High a public, charter, or magnet school?
A L Brown High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kannapolis City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of A L Brown High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is A L Brown High in?
A L Brown High is part of Kannapolis City Schools, based in Kannapolis, NC, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near A L Brown High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest Cabarrus High (4 mi), Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute (4 mi), Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.