Enrollment
1,624
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Irvington, AL
Alma Bryant High School
Federal NCES profile for Alma Bryant High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000989
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Bryant High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma Bryant High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Bryant High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Irvington, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alma Bryant High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alma Bryant High School
Alma Bryant High School is a higher-need, large high school in Irvington, Alabama, enrolling 1,624 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,624 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students) and Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students) alongside Alma Bryant 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 Alma Bryant High School compares
Alma Bryant 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,624 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,624
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$12,163
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 71.7%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Alma Bryant High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobile County, which includes Alma Bryant High School.
$12,163
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
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 Alma Bryant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Bryant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alma Bryant High School
How many students attend Alma Bryant High School?
Alma Bryant High School has 1,624 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irvington, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Bryant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Bryant High School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alma Bryant High School?
54.4% of students at Alma Bryant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Bryant High School?
The largest demographic group at Alma Bryant High School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Irvington, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Bryant High School?
Alma Bryant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Alma Bryant High School rank among public schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Bryant High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Irvington, 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 Irvington on the city page.
Is Alma Bryant High School a good school?
Alma Bryant High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Mobile County?
Besides Alma Bryant High School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Wp Davidson High School (1,470 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.
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