Chase High School

1603 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC 28043

chs.rcsnc.org

596 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chase High School, located in Forest City, North Carolina, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Rutherford County Schools district. As a central academic institution for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a blend of rigorous coursework, vocational training, and extracurricular activities. The school environment emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, striving to foster a culture of respect, responsibility, and academic excellence among its diverse student body.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Chase High School offers a variety of programs designed to engage students in both the arts and athletics, helping them develop well-rounded skills and personal character. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining close ties with the Forest City community, the school aims to support the unique needs of every learner. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department resources, the official school website serves as a primary hub for faculty, students, and parents to stay connected.

596

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chase High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	88
Black	37
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
431 (72.3%)
Hispanic
88 (14.8%)
Two or More
38 (6.4%)
Black
37 (6.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)245-5883
Website:	http://chs.rcsnc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	588
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 156

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 138

Grade 12 153