How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School | Bessemer City High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bessemer, AL | Bessemer, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 161 | 760 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.5% | 79.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School | Bessemer City High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $42,797 | $15,437 |
| District | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation | Bessemer City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School | Bessemer City High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.1% | 0.9% |
| African American | 78.3% | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 0.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School | Bessemer City High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 213:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.6% | 63.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.