- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Andalusia, AL
Andalusia High School
Federal NCES profile for Andalusia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010006000007
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andalusia High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Andalusia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Andalusia High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andalusia High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, AL.
School address
District: Andalusia City · Alabama
NCES ID 010006000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Andalusia High School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010006000007 · Andalusia, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 14.7:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Andalusia Elementary School (1,082 students)
Andalusia High School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Andalusia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andalusia Elem
Andalusia Elementary School
1,082 students
- This school
Andalusia High School
471 students
- Andalusia Juni 270
Andalusia Junior High
270 students
What this shows Andalusia High School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andalusia High School compares
Andalusia 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Alabama - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,084
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
African American 34.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Andalusia High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Andalusia City reports $12,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andalusia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andalusia Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andalusia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Andalusia
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andalusia High School
How many students attend Andalusia High School?
Andalusia High School has 471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andalusia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andalusia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andalusia High School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Andalusia High School?
57.7% of students at Andalusia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andalusia High School?
The largest demographic group at Andalusia High School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Andalusia, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andalusia High School?
Andalusia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Andalusia High School rank among public schools in Andalusia?
By Resource Investment Index, Andalusia High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, 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 Andalusia on the city page.
What other schools are in Andalusia City?
Besides Andalusia High School, Andalusia City also operates Andalusia Elementary School (1,082 students) and Andalusia Junior High (270 students). See the Andalusia City district page for the complete list.