- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashville, AL
Ashville High School
Federal NCES profile for Ashville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010306201362
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashville High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ashville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashville High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashville High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ashville, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306201362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ashville High School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010306201362 · Ashville, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 19.9:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Moody Elementary School (839 students)
Ashville High School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ashville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
839 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
779 students
- Springville Hi
Springville High School
772 students
- Springville Mi
Springville Middle School
723 students
- Moody High Sch
Moody High School
708 students
- This school
Ashville High School
378 students
What this shows Ashville High School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashville High School compares
Ashville 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Alabama - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$10,686
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Ashville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for St Clair County reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashville High School
How many students attend Ashville High School?
Ashville High School has 378 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashville High School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashville High School?
64.7% of students at Ashville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashville High School?
The largest demographic group at Ashville High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Ashville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashville High School?
Ashville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Ashville High School rank among public schools in Ashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashville High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ashville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St Clair County?
Besides Ashville High School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.