A.L. Brown High School is a comprehensive public high school in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It is the only high school in the Kannapolis City Schools district as well as the city of Kannapolis. A.L.
Serving 1,753 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
A L Brown High School's student population of 1,753 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,753 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
White, Kelly green
School Calendar
School Rankings
A L Brown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 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 less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1878 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
22%
Black
28%
24%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1878 out of 2,617 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of A L Brown High School?
The graduation rate of A L Brown High School is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend A L Brown High School?
1,753 students attend A L Brown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of A L Brown High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% 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 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does A L Brown High School offer ?
A L Brown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A L Brown High School part of?
A L Brown High School is part of Kannapolis City Schools.
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