- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cullman, AL
Cullman High School
Federal NCES profile for Cullman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010099000370
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cullman High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cullman High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cullman High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cullman High School held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 010099000370 · Cullman, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 16.6:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cullman City Primary School (782 students)
Cullman High School held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cullman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cullman High School
1,014 students
- Cullman City P
Cullman City Primary School
782 students
- Cullman Middle
Cullman Middle School
491 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
490 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
466 students
What this shows Cullman High School reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cullman High School compares
Cullman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 55% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Cullman High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Cullman City reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cullman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman City Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cullman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Cullman
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cullman High School
How many students attend Cullman High School?
Cullman High School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cullman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 986 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cullman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cullman High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cullman High School?
26.3% of students at Cullman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cullman High School?
The largest demographic group at Cullman High School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cullman High School?
Cullman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cullman High School rank among high schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Cullman High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cullman, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman City?
Besides Cullman High School, Cullman City also operates Cullman City Primary School (782 students), Cullman Middle School (491 students), and West Elementary School (490 students). See the Cullman City district page for the complete list.