- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscumbia, AL
Colbert Heights High School
Federal NCES profile for Colbert Heights High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010084000335
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colbert Heights High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Tuscumbia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Colbert Heights High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert Heights High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Tuscumbia, AL.
School address
District: Colbert County · Alabama
NCES ID 010084000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Colbert Heights High School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010084000335 · Tuscumbia, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 15.1:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students)
Colbert Heights High School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Colbert Heights High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights Elementary School
486 students
- This school
Colbert Heights High School
467 students
- Colbert County
Colbert County High School
438 students
- Leighton Eleme
Leighton Elementary School
355 students
- Hatton Element
Hatton Elementary School
236 students
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Colbert Heights High School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colbert Heights High School compares
Colbert Heights 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 18% in Alabama - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Colbert Heights High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colbert County reports $15,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colbert Heights High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colbert Heights High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Tuscumbia
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colbert Heights High School
How many students attend Colbert Heights High School?
Colbert Heights High School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscumbia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colbert Heights High School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Colbert Heights High School?
34.7% of students at Colbert Heights High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colbert Heights High School?
The largest demographic group at Colbert Heights High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Tuscumbia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colbert Heights High School?
Colbert Heights 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 Colbert Heights High School rank among schools in Tuscumbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert Heights High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Tuscumbia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tuscumbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Colbert County?
Besides Colbert Heights High School, Colbert County also operates Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students), Colbert County High School (438 students), and Leighton Elementary School (355 students). See the Colbert County district page for the complete list.