- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boaz, AL
Boaz High School
Federal NCES profile for Boaz High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010001200874
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boaz High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Boaz · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Boaz High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boaz High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Boaz, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Boaz High School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010001200874 · Boaz, AL High · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 17.2:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Boaz Middle School (583 students)
Boaz High School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Boaz High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Boaz High School
721 students
- Boaz Middle Sc
Boaz Middle School
583 students
- Boaz Elementar
Boaz Elementary School
513 students
- Corley Element
Corley Elementary School
429 students
- Boaz Intermedi
Boaz Intermediate School
361 students
What this shows Boaz High School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boaz High School compares
Boaz 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,317
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 45.9%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Boaz High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boaz City reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boaz High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaz Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boaz Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boaz Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boaz High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boaz High School
How many students attend Boaz High School?
Boaz High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boaz, AL. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boaz High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boaz High School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher 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 Boaz High School?
66.1% of students at Boaz High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boaz High School?
The largest demographic group at Boaz High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Boaz, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boaz High School?
Boaz High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Boaz High School rank among public schools in Boaz?
By Resource Investment Index, Boaz High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Boaz, 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 Boaz on the city page.
What other schools are in Boaz City?
Besides Boaz High School, Boaz City also operates Boaz Middle School (583 students), Boaz Elementary School (513 students), and Corley Elementary School (429 students). See the Boaz City district page for the complete list.