- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chickasaw, AL
Chickasaw City High School
Federal NCES profile for Chickasaw City 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 010018802194
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chickasaw City High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Chickasaw · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chickasaw City High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chickasaw City High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chickasaw, AL.
School address
District: Chickasaw City · Alabama
NCES ID 010018802194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Chickasaw City High School held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010018802194 · Chickasaw, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 14.2:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Destinations Career Academy (1,663 students)
Chickasaw City High School held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Chickasaw City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Destin
Alabama Destinations Career Academy
1,663 students
- Chickasaw City 331
Chickasaw City Elementary School
331 students
- This school 241
Chickasaw City High School
241 students
- Chickasaw Midd 143
Chickasaw Middle School
143 students
What this shows Chickasaw City High School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chickasaw City High School compares
Chickasaw City 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 49% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% 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
39.8%
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
$9,068
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.5%
White 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Chickasaw City High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chickasaw City reports $9,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chickasaw City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Destinations Career Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Chickasaw City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chickasaw Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chickasaw City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chickasaw City High School
How many students attend Chickasaw City High School?
Chickasaw City High School has 241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chickasaw, AL. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chickasaw City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chickasaw City High School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 Chickasaw City High School?
87.9% of students at Chickasaw City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chickasaw City High School?
The largest demographic group at Chickasaw City High School is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Chickasaw, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chickasaw City High School?
Chickasaw City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Chickasaw City High School rank among public schools in Chickasaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Chickasaw City High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chickasaw, 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 Chickasaw City?
Besides Chickasaw City High School, Chickasaw City also operates Alabama Destinations Career Academy (1,663 students), Chickasaw City Elementary School (331 students), and Chickasaw Middle School (143 students). See the Chickasaw City district page for the complete list.