Enrollment
721
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010001200874
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Boaz · Resource Index
- 41
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boaz High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boaz High School
Boaz High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Boaz, Alabama, enrolling 721 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #115.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Boaz City also operates Boaz Middle School (583 students) and Boaz Elementary School (513 students) alongside Boaz High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boaz High School compares
Boaz High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boaz City, which includes Boaz High School.
$11,481
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 55.9%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Boaz High School a good school?
Boaz High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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