Enrollment
734
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Citronelle, AL
Citronelle High School
Federal NCES profile for Citronelle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000906
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citronelle High School earns 24/100 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 Citronelle · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Citronelle High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citronelle High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Citronelle, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237000906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citronelle High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citronelle High School
Citronelle High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Citronelle, Alabama, enrolling 734 students.
At 17.1:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 734 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #340, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 221 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 734 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students) and Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students) alongside Citronelle 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 Citronelle High School compares
Citronelle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$12,163
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 55.3%
African American 18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Citronelle High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobile County, which includes Citronelle High School.
$12,163
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
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 Citronelle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citronelle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~734 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Citronelle High School
How many students attend Citronelle High School?
Citronelle High School has 734 students enrolled. It is a high school in Citronelle, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citronelle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citronelle High School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Citronelle High School?
63.4% of students at Citronelle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citronelle High School?
The largest demographic group at Citronelle High School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Citronelle, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citronelle High School?
Citronelle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Citronelle High School rank among public schools in Citronelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Citronelle High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Citronelle, 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 Citronelle on the city page.
Is Citronelle High School a good school?
Citronelle High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Mobile County?
Besides Citronelle High School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.
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