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Cabarrus Co Opportunity School

120 Marsh Avenue NW, Concord, NC 28025Cabarrus County Schools →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
47
Students
Total enrolled
$12,307
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
5.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 67% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 47 students in grades 06–12 in Concord, North Carolina.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,307 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cabarrus Co Opportunity School is a small high in Concord, North Carolina, serving grades 06–12 with 47 students. The district invests $12,307 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Cabarrus Co Opportunity School

47
Total Students
5.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
94%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution33 male · 14 female
70%
30%
Male 70%Female 30%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility94%
National avg 52% · 44 students
Student Composition
13%
23%
55%
9%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black55%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370053002075

Academic Outcomes at Cabarrus Co Opportunity School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 25th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28025

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,307Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,307
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,415
Student Support$2,338
Administration$1,477
Operations$1,846
Other$1,231
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,307 spent per student, an estimated $5,452 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
30%
State government
55.3%
Local (property tax)
30.2%
Federal programs
14.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 94% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cox Mill ElementaryHickory Ridge ElementaryWeddington Hills ElementaryW R Odell Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Harris Road MiddleC C Griffin MiddleHickory Ridge MiddleHarold E. Winkler Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
West Cabarrus HighCox Mill High SchoolHickory Ridge HighCentral Cabarrus High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyCabarrus County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCabarrus County Schools →
Phone: (704)260-5800
NCES ID: 370053002075
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Concord seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cabarrus County Schools
High
West Cabarrus High
1,833 students · 09–12
● 41 opp59% FRL
High
Cox Mill High School
1,762 students · 09–12
● 41 opp14% FRL
High
Hickory Ridge High
1,720 students · 09–12
19% FRL
High
Central Cabarrus High
1,305 students · 09–12
● 39 opp55% FRL
Mid
Harris Road Middle
1,235 students · 06–08
● 41 opp15% FRL
High
Northwest Cabarrus High
1,138 students · 09–12
● 41 opp35% FRL
High
Jay M Robinson High
1,080 students · 09–12
● 41 opp50% FRL
Elem
Cox Mill Elementary
1,079 students · KG–05
● 41 opp10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
120 Marsh Avenue NW, Concord, NC 28025
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.