- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Center Point, AL
Center Point High School
Federal NCES profile for Center Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000702
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Point High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Center Point · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Point High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Center Point, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Center Point High School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010192000702 · Center Point, AL High · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 14:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Center Point High School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Center Point High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Center Point High School
685 students
What this shows Center Point High School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Point High School compares
Center Point 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 42% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$12,194
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 1.6%
White 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Center Point High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Point High School
How many students attend Center Point High School?
Center Point High School has 685 students enrolled. It is a high school in Center Point, AL. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Point High School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Center Point High School?
83.7% of students at Center Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Point High School?
The largest demographic group at Center Point High School is African American at 89.3% of enrollment, in Center Point, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Point High School?
Center Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Center Point High School rank among public schools in Center Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Center Point, 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Center Point High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.