How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McAdory High School | Pelham High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | McCalla, AL | Pelham, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | 1,076 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.7% | 38.4% |
| 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 | McAdory High School | Pelham High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,194 | $12,834 |
| District | Jefferson County Schools | Pelham City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McAdory High School | Pelham High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.9% | 43.6% |
| African American | 63.3% | 19.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% | 29.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McAdory High School | Pelham High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 419:1 | 379:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 16.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 23 | 116 |
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.