- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, MO
Albany High
Federal NCES profile for Albany High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290297000010
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Albany, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Albany High held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 290297000010 · Albany, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 10.8:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia E. George Elem. (224 students)
Albany High held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Albany High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia E. Ge
Virginia E. George Elem.
224 students
- This school
Albany High
130 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle
96 students
What this shows Albany High reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany High compares
Albany High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Albany High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Albany R-Iii reports $13,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia E. George Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albany Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Albany High
How many students attend Albany High?
Albany High has 130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, MO. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany High?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany High is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% lower 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 Albany High?
33.8% of students at Albany High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany High?
The largest demographic group at Albany High is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Albany, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany High?
Albany High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany High rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Albany, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Albany R-Iii?
Besides Albany High, Albany R-Iii also operates Virginia E. George Elem. (224 students) and Albany Middle (96 students). See the Albany R-Iii district page for the complete list.