Enrollment
1,244
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Albertville, AL
Albertville High School
Federal NCES profile for Albertville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010000500871
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albertville High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Albertville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albertville High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albertville High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Albertville, AL.
School address
District: Albertville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010000500871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albertville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albertville High School
Albertville High School is a higher-need, large high school in Albertville, Alabama, enrolling 1,244 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.6:1, Albertville High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Alabama schools and 18% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,244 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (34%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Albertville City also operates Albertville Primary School (990 students) and Albertville Elementary School (911 students) alongside Albertville 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 Albertville High School compares
Albertville 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,244
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$10,266
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 33.7%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Albertville High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albertville City, which includes Albertville High School.
$10,266
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 57.1%
Federal 17.6%
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 Albertville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albertville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albertville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albertville Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albertville Kindergarten and Prek | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albertville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,244 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Albertville High School
How many students attend Albertville High School?
Albertville High School has 1,244 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albertville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albertville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albertville High School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Albertville High School?
68.8% of students at Albertville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albertville High School?
The largest demographic group at Albertville High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Albertville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albertville High School?
Albertville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Albertville High School rank among public schools in Albertville?
By Resource Investment Index, Albertville High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Albertville, 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 Albertville on the city page.
Is Albertville High School a good school?
Albertville High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Albertville City?
Besides Albertville High School, Albertville City also operates Albertville Primary School (990 students), Albertville Elementary School (911 students), and Albertville Middle School (849 students). See the Albertville City district page for the complete list.
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