- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntsville, AL
Academy for Science Foreign Language
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Science Foreign Language, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010180000624
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Science Foreign Language earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 29
- schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Science Foreign Language has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Science Foreign Language ranks #4 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Academy for Science Foreign Language held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010180000624 · Huntsville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.9:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Academy for Science Foreign Language held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Academy for Science Foreign Language in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 303
Academy for Science Foreign Language
303 students
What this shows Academy for Science Foreign Language reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Science Foreign Language compares
Academy for Science Foreign Language held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.4%
White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Academy for Science Foreign Language is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Science Foreign Language Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Science Foreign Language's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Huntsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
1,152 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Central School
Standard public school
610 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Monrovia Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Blossomwood Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverton Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Science Foreign Language
How many students attend Academy for Science Foreign Language?
Academy for Science Foreign Language has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Science Foreign Language?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Science Foreign Language is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Science Foreign Language?
51.5% of students at Academy for Science Foreign Language are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Science Foreign Language?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Science Foreign Language is African American at 58.4% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Science Foreign Language?
Academy for Science Foreign Language has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Science Foreign Language rank among schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Science Foreign Language ranks #4 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Academy for Science Foreign Language, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.