- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mobile, AL
Ben C Rain High School
Federal NCES profile for Ben C Rain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000898
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben C Rain High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben C Rain High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben C Rain High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ben C Rain High School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010237000898 · Mobile, AL High · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 14.7:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Ben C Rain High School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ben C Rain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 587
Ben C Rain High School
587 students
What this shows Ben C Rain High School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben C Rain High School compares
Ben C Rain 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Alabama - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$13,245
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Ben C Rain High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben C Rain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben C Rain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Mobile
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baker High School
Standard public school
2,271 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wp Davidson High School
Standard public school
1,470 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Murphy High School
Standard public school
1,212 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
John L Leflore Magnet School
Standard public school
582 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative education program
259 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Evening Educational Options
Alternative education program
41 students
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 (~587 students)
- James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School · Indianapolis, IN 587 students
- Smith Vocational and Agricultural High · Northampton, MA 587 students
- Cape May County Technical High School · Cape May Court House, NJ 587 students
- Robert F Kennedy Community High School · Flushing, NY 587 students
Frequently asked questions about Ben C Rain High School
How many students attend Ben C Rain High School?
Ben C Rain High School has 587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben C Rain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben C Rain High School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Ben C Rain High School?
86.2% of students at Ben C Rain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben C Rain High School?
The largest demographic group at Ben C Rain High School is African American at 88.9% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben C Rain High School?
Ben C Rain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Ben C Rain High School rank among high schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben C Rain High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Ben C Rain High School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.