- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Opelika, AL
Beauregard High School
Federal NCES profile for Beauregard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010207000790
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beauregard High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beauregard High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beauregard High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Beauregard High School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010207000790 · Opelika, AL High · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 12.7:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
Beauregard High School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Beauregard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- This school 533
Beauregard High School
533 students
What this shows Beauregard High School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beauregard High School compares
Beauregard 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,566
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Beauregard High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beauregard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beauregard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Opelika
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beauregard High School
How many students attend Beauregard High School?
Beauregard High School has 533 students enrolled. It is a high school in Opelika, AL. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beauregard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beauregard High School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% 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 Beauregard High School?
60.4% of students at Beauregard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beauregard High School?
The largest demographic group at Beauregard High School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beauregard High School?
Beauregard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Beauregard High School rank among public schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, Beauregard High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Opelika, 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 Opelika on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Beauregard High School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.