A L Brown High School

415 E 1st Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,670 students in grades 9-12, A L Brown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,670 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

A L Brown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

A L Brown High School's student population of 1,670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,670 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

A L Brown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A L Brown High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2035 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
42%
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30%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
35%
20%
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Black
28%
25%
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White
30%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of A L Brown High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A L Brown High School's ranking?
A L Brown High School is ranked #2035 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are A L Brown High School often compared to?
A L Brown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of A L Brown High School?
The graduation rate of A L Brown High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend A L Brown High School?
1,670 students attend A L Brown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of A L Brown High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A L Brown High School?
A L Brown High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A L Brown High School offer ?
A L Brown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A L Brown High School part of?
A L Brown High School is part of Kannapolis City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,670 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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