Enrollment
480
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, AL
Alexandria High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexandria High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010054000232
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexandria High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexandria High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alexandria, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexandria High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexandria High School
Alexandria High School is a mid-sized high school in Alexandria, Alabama, enrolling 480 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 403 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 480 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students) and Saks Elementary School (625 students) alongside Alexandria 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 Alexandria High School compares
Alexandria 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,667
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 80.8%
African American 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Alexandria High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes Alexandria High School.
$11,667
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 Alexandria High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexandria High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alexandria High School
How many students attend Alexandria High School?
Alexandria High School has 480 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria High School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% 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 Alexandria High School?
48.0% of students at Alexandria High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexandria High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexandria High School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Alexandria, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexandria High School?
Alexandria High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexandria High School rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria on the city page.
Is Alexandria High School a good school?
Alexandria High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Calhoun County?
Besides Alexandria High School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.
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