How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Calera High | Linda Nolen Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Calera, AL | Pelham, AL |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 78 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 4.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.3% | 61.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Calera High | Linda Nolen Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,606 | $12,606 |
| District | Shelby County | Shelby County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Calera High | Linda Nolen Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.9% | 57.7% |
| African American | 44.3% | 23.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Calera High | Linda Nolen Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 509:1 | 78:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 29.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 255 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.