Enrollment
757
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Somerville, AL
Albert P Brewer High School
Federal NCES profile for Albert P Brewer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010248001696
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert P Brewer High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert P Brewer High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert P Brewer High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Somerville, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert P Brewer High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert P Brewer High School
Albert P Brewer High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Somerville, Alabama, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Alabama schools and 22% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.7% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 757 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 757 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Morgan County also operates Priceville Elementary School (674 students) and West Morgan Middle School (561 students) alongside Albert P Brewer High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert P Brewer High School compares
Albert P Brewer High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 93% in Alabama - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 757 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Albert P Brewer High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes Albert P Brewer High School.
$11,155
Per student
-11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.6%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albert P Brewer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priceville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danvilleneel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert P Brewer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~757 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Albert P Brewer High School
How many students attend Albert P Brewer High School?
Albert P Brewer High School has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somerville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert P Brewer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert P Brewer High School is 21.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert P Brewer High School?
54.7% of students at Albert P Brewer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert P Brewer High School?
The largest demographic group at Albert P Brewer High School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Somerville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert P Brewer High School?
Albert P Brewer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert P Brewer High School rank among public schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert P Brewer High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Somerville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerville on the city page.
Is Albert P Brewer High School a good school?
Albert P Brewer High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Albert P Brewer High School, Morgan County also operates Priceville Elementary School (674 students), West Morgan Middle School (561 students), and West Morgan Elementary School (512 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.
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