- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010021000036
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Auburn High School held near 2,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 125.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010021000036 · Auburn, AL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,227 enr · 20.8:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students)
Auburn High School held near 2,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 125.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Auburn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Auburn High School
2,227 students
- Auburn Junior
Auburn Junior High School
1,491 students
- East Samford S 733
East Samford School
733 students
- Drake Middle S 720
Drake Middle School
720 students
- Ogletree Eleme 523
Ogletree Elementary School
523 students
- Auburn Early E 492
Auburn Early Education Center
492 students
What this shows Auburn High School reports 2,227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn High School compares
Auburn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,136
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
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.
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
District finance for Auburn City reports $12,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,143 (2022-23) → 2,163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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 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 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.
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.