- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bay Minette, AL
Baldwin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin County 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 010027001810
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bay Minette · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin County High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bay Minette, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027001810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Baldwin County High School held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010027001810 · Bay Minette, AL High · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 15.2:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Baldwin County High School held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Baldwin County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
Baldwin County High School
940 students
What this shows Baldwin County High School reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin County High School compares
Baldwin County 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.2:1
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
35.0%
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
$13,089
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
265
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 28.0%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Baldwin County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baldwin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~940 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin County High School
How many students attend Baldwin County High School?
Baldwin County High School has 940 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bay Minette, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin County High School is 15.2:1, 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 Baldwin County High School?
61.3% of students at Baldwin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin County High School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Bay Minette, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin County High School?
Baldwin County 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 Baldwin County High School rank among public schools in Bay Minette?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bay Minette, 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 Bay Minette on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Baldwin County High School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.