A L Brown High

415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kannapolis, NC 28083

albhs.kcs.k12.nc.us/cms/One.aspx

1,753 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

A.L. Brown High School, located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Kannapolis City Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in the history of the local community and is well-known for its strong school spirit, particularly regarding its athletic programs and the "Wonders" mascot. The campus serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes traditional academic pathways, honors courses, and opportunities for career and technical education (CTE) to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, A.L. Brown emphasizes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and service organizations. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement. By leveraging its digital presence to keep parents and students informed, the institution remains dedicated to meeting the evolving educational needs of the Kannapolis area while maintaining the long-standing traditions associated with the school’s history.

1,753

Total Students

94.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A L Brown High
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	702
Black	497
Asian	10
Two or More	118
American Indian	4

Hispanic
702 (40.0%)
Black
497 (28.4%)
White
422 (24.1%)
Two or More
118 (6.7%)
Asian
10 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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:	Kannapolis City Schools
Phone:	(704)932-6125
Website:	http://albhs.kcs.k12.nc.us/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,750
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 9 492

Grade 10 464

Grade 11 434

Grade 12 363

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for A L Brown High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	492
Grade 10	464
Grade 11	434
Grade 12	363

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for A L Brown High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	850	48.5%
Male	903	51.5%

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