- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010010000028
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Arab High School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010010000028 · Arab, AL High · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 15.3:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Arab Primary School (698 students)
Arab High School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Arab High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arab High School
735 students
- Arab Primary S
Arab Primary School
698 students
- Arab Elementar
Arab Elementary School
599 students
- Arab Junior Hi
Arab Junior High School
563 students
What this shows Arab High School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arab High School compares
Arab 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,637
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
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.
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
District finance for Arab City reports $11,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~735 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.