- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000989
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 15/100 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
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Alma Bryant High School held near 1,591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010237000989 · Irvington, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,624 enr · 17.8:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Alma Bryant High School held near 1,591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Alma Bryant High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- This school
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- Theodore High
Theodore High School
1,218 students
What this shows Alma Bryant High School reports 1,624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma Bryant High School compares
Alma Bryant High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,624 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,617 (2022-23) → 1,591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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 15/100 (lower 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 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.
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.