Enrollment
2,227
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, AL
Auburn High School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010021000036
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn High School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn High School
Auburn High School is a large high school in Auburn, Alabama, enrolling 2,227 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Alabama schools and 18% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.5% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,227 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Auburn City also operates Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students) and East Samford School (733 students) alongside Auburn 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 Auburn High School compares
Auburn 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 58% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,227 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,227
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 89% in Alabama - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,977
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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 55.4%
African American 22.0%
Asian 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Auburn High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn City, which includes Auburn High School.
$10,977
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Auburn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Samford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn High School
How many students attend Auburn High School?
Auburn High School has 2,227 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn High School?
24.5% of students at Auburn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn High School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn High School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn High School?
Auburn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Auburn High School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn High School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is Auburn High School a good school?
Auburn High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Auburn City?
Besides Auburn High School, Auburn City also operates Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students), East Samford School (733 students), and Drake Middle School (720 students). See the Auburn City district page for the complete list.
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