Enrollment
735
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Arab, AL
Arab High School
Federal NCES profile for Arab 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 010010000028
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arab High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Arab · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arab High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arab High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Arab, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arab High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arab High School
Arab High School is a mid-sized high school in Arab, Alabama, enrolling 735 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.3% free-meal eligibility runs 42% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 735 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Arab City also operates Arab Primary School (698 students) and Arab Elementary School (599 students) alongside Arab 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 Arab High School compares
Arab 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 42% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$10,682
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Arab High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arab City, which includes Arab High School.
$10,682
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 61.7%
Federal 11.6%
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 Arab High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arab Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arab Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arab High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~735 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arab High School
How many students attend Arab High School?
Arab High School has 735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arab, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arab High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arab High School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Arab High School?
34.3% of students at Arab High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arab High School?
The largest demographic group at Arab High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Arab, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arab High School?
Arab High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Arab High School rank among public schools in Arab?
By Resource Investment Index, Arab High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Arab, 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 Arab on the city page.
Is Arab High School a good school?
Arab High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Arab City?
Besides Arab High School, Arab City also operates Arab Primary School (698 students), Arab Elementary School (599 students), and Arab Junior High School (563 students). See the Arab City district page for the complete list.
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