How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Helena High School | Thompson High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Helena, AL | Alabaster, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 2,060 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.8% | 44.0% |
| 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 | Helena High School | Thompson High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,436 | $13,376 |
| District | Shelby County | Alabaster City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Helena High School | Thompson High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 48.2% |
| African American | 16.5% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 22.9% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Helena High School | Thompson High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 463:1 | 427:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 17.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 96 | 167 |
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.