Chase High School

1603 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC 28043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 596 students in grades 9-12, Chase High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Chase High School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
We will inspire life-long learning and citizenship by enabling students to read comprehensively, write logically, think critically, and act ethically thus preparing and enabling them to be competitive in a global society.

School Rankings

Chase High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chase High School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#716 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(21-22)
60-64%
51%
55-59%
50%
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
6%
24%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(21-22)
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rutherford County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chase High School's ranking?
Chase High School is ranked #716 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Chase High School often compared to?
Chase High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Rutherford High School, R-s Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chase High School?
The graduation rate of Chase High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chase High School?
596 students attend Chase High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Chase High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chase High School?
Chase High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chase High School offer ?
Chase High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chase High School part of?
Chase High School is part of Rutherford County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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