- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alcoa, TN
Alcoa High School
Federal NCES profile for Alcoa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470006000235
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcoa High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Alcoa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 687
- students enrolled
Alcoa High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcoa High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alcoa, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Alcoa High School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 470006000235 · Alcoa, TN High · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alcoa Elementary (581 students)
Alcoa High School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Alcoa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alcoa High School
687 students
- Alcoa Elementa
Alcoa Elementary
581 students
- Alcoa Middle S
Alcoa Middle School
526 students
- Alcoa Intermed
Alcoa Intermediate School
476 students
What this shows Alcoa High School reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcoa High School compares
Alcoa High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Alcoa High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Alcoa reports $13,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcoa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcoa Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcoa Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcoa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcoa High School
How many students attend Alcoa High School?
Alcoa High School has 687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alcoa, TN. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcoa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcoa High School is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcoa High School?
The largest demographic group at Alcoa High School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Alcoa, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcoa High School?
Alcoa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Alcoa High School rank among public schools in Alcoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcoa High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alcoa, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alcoa?
Besides Alcoa High School, Alcoa also operates Alcoa Elementary (581 students), Alcoa Middle School (526 students), and Alcoa Intermediate School (476 students). See the Alcoa district page for the complete list.