How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Helena High School | Oak Mountain High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Helena, AL | Birmingham, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 1,648 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.0% | 19.4% |
| 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 | Helena High School | Oak Mountain High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,606 | $12,606 |
| District | Shelby County | Shelby County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Helena High School | Oak Mountain High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 72.6% |
| African American | 16.5% | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Helena High School | Oak Mountain High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 461:1 | 412:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.0% | 16.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 96 | 92 |
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.