- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Calera, AL
Calera High
Federal NCES profile for Calera High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010303001170
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calera High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Calera · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Calera High has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calera High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Calera, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Calera High held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 010303001170 · Calera, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,018 enr · 18.5:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Calera High held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Calera High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- This school
Calera High
1,018 students
- Helena Middle
Helena Middle
957 students
What this shows Calera High reports 1,018 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calera High compares
Calera High 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,018
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Alabama - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,436
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.3%
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Calera High is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calera High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calera High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,018 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calera High
How many students attend Calera High?
Calera High has 1,018 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calera, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,066 (2022-23) → 1,053 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calera High?
The student-teacher ratio at Calera High is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calera High?
50.3% of students at Calera High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calera High?
The largest demographic group at Calera High is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Calera, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calera High?
Calera High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Calera High rank among public schools in Calera?
By Resource Investment Index, Calera High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Calera, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Calera High, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.