Alabama Aerospace and Aviation

Bessemer, Alabama — 1 schools

79
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation operates 1 public schools serving 79 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 161 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jefferson County County.

The funding mix is 51.4% local, 15.8% state, and 32.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

. Demographically, the student body averages 78.3% African American, 8.1% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School accounts for 100.0% of all Alabama Aerospace and Aviation student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Alabama Aerospace and Aviation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Where does the funding come from?

32.8%
Federal
15.8%
State
51.4%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jefferson County county, where this district is located.

$1,024
Studio/mo
$1,155
1 BR/mo
$1,266
2 BR/mo
$1,583
3 BR/mo
$1,801
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Alabama Aerospace and Aviation.

White 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 78.3%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 5.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Alabama Aerospace and Aviation

School Enrollment
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School
Charter
161

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alabama Aerospace and Aviation?

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 79 students.

What is the average rent near Alabama Aerospace and Aviation?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Alabama Aerospace and Aviation?

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation students are 78.3% African American, 8.1% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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